There are wet wipes for every conceivable bathroom occasion: deodorising under-arms, removing eye make-up and, perhaps the biggest seller, toilet wipes. They’re hooked on single-use wipes that combine synthetic cellulosic fibre with plastic fibres, marketed as “flushable”. Scientists, water companies and conservationists are pretty clear that wet wipes do not degrade during a flush. The Marine Conservation Society has seen a 400% increase in wet wipes found along our coastline over the past decade. There are “eco” wet wipes, such as Yes To wipes (£3.99 from Boots), which claim to be compostable.

Source: The Guardian November 20, 2016 06:02 UTC