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

Screens and filters separate solids from liquid. One device sounded like a dishwasher as it raked out inorganic material for ...

Guerrero added that his department “frequently sends messages to the public asking to not flush wipes down the toilet even if advertised as flushable.” A 2021 California law tries to warn the ...

Guerrero added that his department “frequently sends messages to the public asking to not flush wipes down the toilet even if advertised as flushable.” Your water use is way up, even though ...

Guerrero added that his department “frequently sends messages to the public asking to not flush wipes down the toilet even if advertised as flushable.” Your water use is way up, even though Southern ...

“The author is … a marine engineer. He clearly says that wet wipes break down almost immediately and will not clog the ship’s toilet systems,” the guest claims. “The same as they do in ...

The situation brings back memories of the 2020 pandemic panic, when shelves were cleared of essentials, including toilet paper. While products remain available for now, suppliers warn that a ...

In the meantime, it says residents should put wipes, including those labelled “compostable” or “biodegradable,” in the trash. “Most people are already doing the right thing, but we need everyone to ...

The regional authority launched a new campaign this week to remind residents that wipes, including those labelled “flushable,” belong in the garbage bin, not the toilet. “Wipes don’t break ...