Mask Pollution

Mask Pollution

When you’ve finished with a disposable face mask
Don’t leave someone else to do the clean-up task
Please don’t litter your mask in the gutter
Adding to the general detritus and clutter
Masks clog landfill, pollute parks & city streets
Elastic wraps bird’s legs without a release

Masks discarded end up in our oceans
Wildlife strangled, extinction in motion
Waterways choked by mask pollution
A toxic problem. What’s the solution?
Just snip the straps, it’s only a small ask
Dispose of them safely, it’s no hard task

Best option – buy a re-usable cloth face-cover
Patterns galore in every possible colour
Masks with emojis for fun and laughter
Masks with pictures to reflect your character
Flowers, music notes, flamingos or dogs
Bats, spots & stripes, butterflies or frogs
Lots of cheery designs to make you smile
Plain masks if need to be serious for a while

We all need to wear these necessary essentials
They’re a Covid-19 prevention fundamental
PLEASE don’t be the cause of wildlife disaster
By being an irresponsible throwaway masker
Save our planet from this disposable mask curse
Or we’ll swamped in a discarded mask universe