Wet wipes3 days agoScottish government bans wet wipes containing plasticThis type of wipe is a common source of marine litter and can break down into microplastics over time, harming the environment.3 days ago18 Nov 2025Where your wet wipes end up when you flush themJonah Fisher visits the Minworth Sewage Treatment Works in Birmingham to check out what it takes to get wet wipes out of the system. 18 Nov 202518 Nov 2025So long, plastic wet wipes - but should we be flushing the new ones?Water companies say wet wipes containing plastic are one of the main causes of blockages in their pipes. 18 Nov 202511 Sep 2025'Pretty gross' wet wipe island cleared from ThamesThe Port of London Authority said the clean up project was "pretty gross" but well worth it.11 Sep 202519 Jun 2025Plastic wet wipes to be banned in Wales from 2026It will be an offence to supply wet wipes containing plastic to customers in Wales from December 2026.19 Jun 202530 Apr 2025'When will government ban plastic in wet wipes?' A charity says there is a need for the ban to protect the River Thames from further harm.30 Apr 202526 Jun 2024Hundreds of jobs at risk at wet wipe factoryA wet wipe manufacturer has said it may have to close one of its sites due to the plastic ban.26 Jun 20243 May 2024Ken doll, false teeth and cutlery found in sewersSevern Trent has said while the finds are "entertaining", they cause "messy and costly problems".3 May 202416 Feb 2023Exhibition reveals dirty secrets of the sewersYorkshire Water's display at Trinity Leeds showcases the "disgusting" things found blocking sewers.16 Feb 2023...
