ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS IN A PANDEMIC CONDITION: CURRENT CHALLENGES AND ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS

The ecological effect of the pandemic has been known since the beginning of our era, when the «Justinian plague» restored the flora and fauna of the planet. However, with the development of scientific and technological progress, the means of combating the epidemic have changed, and accordingly its impact on the environment has been transformed. With this in mind, this paper discusses the environmental problems that arise in the modern corona viral pandemic. It is determined that if earlier tissue masks were used to fight the epidemic, which could be disposed of without any problems, now the current means of protection require much more careful handling. In particular, it is not only necessary to properly dispose of medical care, but also to dispose of it according to special protocols, which in practice is not always performed. In addition, it has been established that in the conditions of a pandemic, the use of disposables, ie plastic bags, rubber gloves, etc., is increasing, which also has a negative impact on the environment after a long period of decay. In addition, the article found that the pandemic is causing a decline in the ranks of the economy, as well as an increase in the use of personal, transport, which also pollutes the environment. It has been studied that the pandemic affects the ecological situation in the Arctic, which determines the climate of the entire planet. At the same time, the article states that the World Health Organization has made a number of recommendations to improve the situation. In addition, a number of measures have been taken to improve the environmental situation in a pandemic. The positive impact of the introduction of global quarantine on the environment, as well as the probable directions of change in the situation after its completion have been studied. In particular, it is noted that in order to improve the long-term ecological environment of the planet, it is necessary not only to take measures to improve the situation, but also to form environmental awareness in people.