In the midst of the pandemic, there has been an increase in single-use disposable items, but experts say those items are not always safer. Some are even questioning sanitation procedures in their own home, but UTMB’s Vineet Menachery says that is an unnecessary concern, as plain old soap and water does the trick.
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Hygiene will drive long-term growth in reusable packaging due to virus
Source: May 6, 2020 - The Shelby Report
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