"This pollution, as we all know, is visible, its impact is tangible, and it's long-lasting." Lawmakers pass sweeping ban on common household product that has harmful impacts: 'There should be no place ...

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.

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 ...

But many of the wipes don’t break down like toilet paper. Instead, they can end up stuck in pipes, creating massive, messy clumps of congealed grease, fat, and -you guessed it- wipes.

SEVERN Trent has warned of the "serious impact" wet wipes can have on sewers and customers' homes. The water company has urged people to only flush the 3P's - pee, poo, and (toilet) paper - down ...

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.

The disabled woman was forced to clean herself with wet wipes after the builders reconstructing her bathroom reportedly disappeared without a trace. 59-year-old Mary Lukins from Southampton ...

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.

Wipes could be framed as plastic free and biodegradable, sending a false message that it’s ok to flush them.

Eco-friendly wet wipes should not be branded okay to flush down the toilet after all, Britain's water industry has said. Water UK is dropping its "Fine to Flush" branding on hygiene wipes ...