COVID-19 protective equipment adding to pollution crisis

Italian study says despite 10 percent less rubbish being produced since lockdown started, disposable protective gear is adding to waste.

Environmentalists are warning that clearer skies and cleaner waterways since the pandemic started are not a reason to celebrate.

A new study in Italy says despite 10 percent less rubbish being produced since lockdown started, the increased use of disposable protective gear against COVID-19 is adding to the mountain of waste.

Al Jazeera’s Sara Khairat explains.