Sustainability in Times of COVID-19: Converting Face Masks into Valuable Fuel

Researchers propose a new and environmentally beneficial way of upcycling discarded masks into burnable fuel to produce energy Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of single-use face masks are discarded every day, creating a huge surge in plastic pollution. In a recent study, researchers investigated the feasibility and potential environmental benefits of converting discarded surgical […] The post Sustainability in Times of COVID-19: Converting Face Masks into Valuable Fuel appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Workers told to wear face masks on crowded sites if with strangers

The Construction Leadership Councils has revised its guidance on the use of face masks in the wake of re-tightened government Covid protocols.

Construction guidance for covid-19 masks updated

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) updated its guidance on the use of face coverings in construction, following a change in rules from the government following the discovery of the Omicron covid-19 variant. The post Construction guidance for covid-19 masks updated appeared first on Construction Manager.

Evaluating Materials Under Real-World Conditions Will Improve Material Design

Research aims to understand, from microscale to macroscale, how fibrous materials react to temperature, humidity TROY, N.Y. — Researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will study whether body heat, or even humidity from a person’s breath, for instance, may impact the effectiveness of the porous fibers that are used to make protective technologies, like face masks. […] The post Evaluating Materials Under Real-World Conditions Will Improve Material Design appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Face masks should still be used after restrictions ease, industry advised

Statement comes amid confusion over government’s guidance on easing covid-19 restrictions