Pandemic pollution: Disposable masks, gloves are saving lives but ruining the environment

As the world has become hyper-hygienic since the pandemic began, plastic is playing an oversized role in the world's environmental problems. This Earth Day, Stephanie Sy looks at how many of the single-use pandemic items are piling up in our landfills and in our environment. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders