https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65166859
"Wet wipes containing plastic will be banned in England under plans to tackle
water pollution, environment minister Therese Coffey has told BBC News.
The ban on plastic-based wipes should come into force in the next year
following a consultation, Ms Coffey said.
It is part of a wider plan to improve water quality in England, where no river
or waterway is considered clean.
But opposition and environment groups criticised the plan as weak.
Wet wipes flushed down toilets cause 93% of sewer blockages including so-called
fatbergs and cost around £100m a year to clear up, according to Water UK which
represents the water industry.
Around 90% of wipes contained plastic in 2021, although there are now some
alternatives available to buy. The plastics do not break down and over time the
wipes become snagged and stick together, causing sewage to stop moving through
pipes."
We switched to bamboo ones a while ago. I’d like to see the plastic wipes
banned everywhere including here in Australia.
Via
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