Ever since the pandemic outbreak and the increasing usage of masks, its disposal has become a serious concern. While many people are opting for reusable masks, this social activist from Karnataka is manufacturing masks that can be reused in a different way.

Founder of Paper Seed, a social enterprise, Nithin Vas and his organisation has come up with a mask made of cotton rags that contain seeds of Tulsi and tomato.

“They are made from recycled rags and the inner linings are made with cotton cloth. They are thick enough to prevent infection,” Nithin told The Hindu, adding, “Masks reach the ocean, other waterbodies, and landfill sites, thus polluting the environment. Eco-friendly masks like the one having seeds will add to the growth of plants.”

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