A can of wet wipes can be a real convenience, especially if your countertops or desk surface tends to get dirty easily. When those wipes are all gone however, don't just toss the container in the ...

With plastic in wet wipes set to be banned by the end of the year, here's how to choose more eco-friendly options. Plus, why you should never flush them, even if they say you can Last month, the ...

A fresh six-week consultation on whether to ban plastic wet wipes after considering the problem for several years has begun. The government first laid out this intention in 2018 and has had numerous ...

A charity has called for the government to commit to a date when plastic will be banned in wet wipes, to help prevent the effect they are having on the River Thames. Thames21 says wet wipes are not ...

Have you felt disgust when taking a walk along the riverside or plunging into the sea to escape the summer heat, only to spy a used wet wipe floating along the surface? Or shock at finding out that ...

Plastic wet wipes will be banned in Wales to reduce environmental harm following a vote in the Senedd. From December 2026, it will be an offence to supply wet wipes containing plastic to customers. A ...

The UK is looking to ban plastic wet wipes that clog up the country’s sewers. Under a plan to tackle water pollution, the government is launching a public consultation on whether to get rid of plastic ...