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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.

Wet wipes and balloons are among the 10 most common single-use plastic items found littering European beaches.

Winton Lake closed due to sewage leak caused by 'roots and wet wipes' As we head into Memorial Day weekend, all recreational activities on Winton Lake are closed, however the park remains open.

The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) says a partial blockage caused by roots and wet wipes is to blame for sewage getting into the lake at Winton Woods this week.

Severn Trent is reminding customers of the serious impact wet wipes can have on them and their homes.

Wet wipes take many years to break down and when they do, the small pieces of plastic within them are released into the water and ingested by wildlife A charity has called for the government to ...

The Dutch cabinet wants a European-wide ban on wet wipes which are clogging up sewage system pumps, causing tens of millions of damage each year. The wipes, which are often flushed down the toilet, ...

Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 1.1 Fastest growing segment: The personal care segment of the wet tissue and wipe market includes baby wipes, facial wipes, and feminine wipes. These ...

Natural fibres that are increasingly being used in wet wipes may actually do more harm to the environment than the synthetic ones they are designed to replace. Viscose and lyocell, which are made ...

People use wet wipes all the time, but are they bad for your skin? Here’s what experts have to say, including whether or not they’re OK to use in place of toilet paper.