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COVID-19 Waste Calculator
Estimate PPE waste generated from health protocols.
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Annual Plastic Waste
1.46
kg
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# Given Values:
Masks per Day: 1
Gloves per Day: 0
# Formula:
Annual Plastic Waste = ((masks * 4) + (gloves * 3.5)) * 365 / 1000
Annual Plastic Waste = ((masks * 4) + (gloves * 3.5)) * 365 / 1000
# Substitution:
Annual Plastic Waste = ((1 * 4) + (0 * 3.5)) * 365 / 1000
Annual Plastic Waste = ((1 * 4) + (0 * 3.5)) * 365 / 1000
Final Answer: 1.46 kg
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