Table 2.
Total facemask wastes generated by the general population in Chittagong metropolitan area
| City | Population | Urban population (%) | Facemask acceptance rate (%) | Total facemask disposal per day | Average weight of a facemask (g) | Waste generated (t/day) | Number of days taken into account | Total waste generated (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittagong | 5,133,000 | 100 | 80 | 4,106,400 | 30 | 123.192 | 31 | 3818.95 |
Population source: https://www.macrotrends.net/cities/20115/chittagong/population