Whilst the coronavirus pandemic has, and continues to, rock the nation – there are some small wins that have made us smile over the past few months. Wearing a face covering when leaving the house does come with its benefits, and we’re not just talking about protecting against COVID-19.

In accordance with government advice, millions of people globally have started to wear face masks and face coverings as a preventative measure against COVID-19. Although this does contribute to slowing down the spread of the virus, the exponential use of disposable masks is having a profound effect on the environment that seems to have been overlooked.

Face-coverings have now become the norm in 2020 and are proven to lower the risk of spreading viruses by wearers protecting those around them, but many people are noticing an irritating downside to regularly covering their faces.