Pandemic Preparedness and Response

These biodegradable gloves provide a green alternative to synthetic rubber

A man in personal protective equipment (PPE) clears bags filled with medical waste at a hospital, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease.

The waste produced by the pandemic from PPE has exposed the dire need for greener protective equipment. Image: REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas

Michael Taylor
Asia correspondent and sub-editor, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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