"Dispose of Masks This Way": Suwon City Promotes Proper Mask Disposal Methods via YouTube

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] In connection with the "Masks Are the Answer" campaign, Suwon City produced a promotional video explaining proper mask disposal methods and posted it on the Suwon City YouTube channel on the 16th.

As mask usage has increased due to the spread of COVID-19, the amount of discarded masks is also rising. Masks carelessly discarded on streets and other places can cause secondary infections and environmental pollution problems.

The promotional video clearly explains the correct way to dispose of used masks. When discarding a mask, one should first fold it in half without letting the mask surface touch the hands, then tie it securely with the straps at least twice before disposal. According to the Ministry of Environment's recycling and waste separation guidelines, masks are classified as general waste.

The video can be viewed on Suwon City's official YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/suwonloves).

A city official explained, "This was produced to promote to citizens the proper way to dispose of masks, which have become essential items when going out."