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Send a message to world leaders: We need safe masks!

Children wearing safe masks. Photo by Jack F, via Getty Images.

Send a message to world leaders: We need masks that keep us safe instead of putting us at risk.

Despite concerns that masks containing nanographene may be harmful to human health, millions of these masks are being produced every day.

Masks don’t need nanomaterials to be effective. That’s why we’re calling on world leaders to follow Canada’s example and ban personal protective equipment (PPE) made with these potentially toxic materials.

Together with international NGOs, we've already sent a letter to European officials asking them to take masks with nanoparticles off the market and ban the sale of PPE containing nanoform materials currently not authorized on the EU market. Now, we need your help to amplify this call for leaders around the world. Sign our petition below to tell world leaders that we need masks that keep us safe instead of putting us at risk.

We know that masks are a critical line of defense against COVID-19 and other airborne illnesses, but they shouldn’t put us at additional health risk. We are coordinating closely with researchers and partner organizations to explore this complicated health risk, and using the power of the law to protect people from toxic threats.

Join us by signing our petition to ban personal protective equipment (PPE) made with these potentially toxic materials. We hope you stay safe by opting for cotton masks, which prevent community spread of infections.

Read our full letter to world leaders here.

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