 The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in disposable medical face mask waste, which requires improved waste management practices according to a WHO report. Additionally, the study found that combustion of these masks releases neuroactive ultrafine particulate matter to the environment, contributing to air and water pollution and potentially causing neuropathology development and expansion. This article was authored by Artem Pestukov, Konstantin Palyenko, Natalia Posnyakova, and others.