Reduced GHG emissions
Environmental effects of
COVID-19 outbreak
Improved water quality
Reduced noise pollution
and improved air quality
Restored wildlife
Although the pandemic resulted in improved environmental conditions, namely less polluted air and water, these consequences could be maintained in the long term perspective only in the event of implementing reasonable protective policies by governmental authorities and international environmental institutions, as well as proactive behaviour of companies, industries, and the public.
Positive impact
Increased medical waste
Intensified municipal waste
Reduced recycling activities
Increased haphazard disposal of PPE3
COVID-19
pandemic
BDO Centers insight
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Although the pandemic resulted in improved environmental conditions, namely less polluted
air and water, these consequences could be maintained in the long term perspective only in the event of implementing reasonable protective policies by governmental authorities and international environmental institutions, as well as proactive behaviour of companies, industries, and the public.
Top 5
negative impacts
Top 5
positive impacts
Top 5
positive impacts
Top 5
positive impacts
(1) Greenhouse gas; (2) Personal Protective Equipment
Negative impact
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