3 Benefits Of A Reusable Mask

Sergio Alberto Romero, Ed.D.
3 min readJan 19, 2022
Photo by Kobby Mendez on Unsplash

As we continue our prolonged stay in this pandemic-stricken world called, “life” we are still heavily advised to use mask both in our workplaces and our recreational activities. Whether we’re talking about going to a bar for a fish fry or just going to your local gas station (Preferably Kwik Trip of course), it’s really not a bad idea to throw a mask on. So, with that said, I want to talk about why you need to switch to a reusable mask instead of always having to buy disposable ones! Before I get started, I’ll add the disclaimer that I’m just a guy on the internet who knows very little (read nothing) about healthcare.

Sustainability

You all likely saw this one coming as I’m your resident tree hugger on the internet. The fact is, while certain items should remain single use such as medical tools and other items that can quickly become a biohazard, the use of a personal face mask that is cleaned and maintained regularly should not be a single use item. Imagine all the billions of disposable face mask that have already entered landfills or even worse, entered into our local communities simply because of how easily they can be swept up by the wind. By switching over to a reusable face mask you can start to cut back on some of the waste that has been created. Of course, this is only relevant if you actually use the mask, if you proceed to buy a reusable/washable…

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Sergio Alberto Romero, Ed.D.

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