US EditionNew Law Bans Plastic Wet Wipes to Protect Sussex’s Coast
The UK ban targets plastic wet wipes responsible for 94% of sewer blockages, aiming to reduce microplastic pollution and costly sewer damage, with high public support of 95%.
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New law bans plastic wet wipes to protect Sussex’s coast
Our coasts will be cleaner and wildlife better protected as the Labour Government has signed into law a ban on the sale of plastic wet wipes this week, marking a major step forward in tackling plastic pollution, which devastates Sussex’s beaches and seas.
New law bans plastic wet wipes to protect rivers and seas - Water Magazine
Rivers, lakes and beaches will be cleaner and wildlife better protected as this week the Government signs into law a ban on the sale of plastic wet wipes, marking a major step forward in tackling plastic pollution which devastates our waterways. Wet wipes containing plastic are a growing source of pollution, with a recent survey showing an average of 20 wet wipes littering every 100 metres of beach across the UK. When flushed, they can break do…
New law bans plastic wet wipes to protect Portsmouth’s coast
Our coasts will be cleaner, and wildlife better protected as the Labour Government signs into law a ban on the sale of plastic wet wipes, marking a major step forward in tackling plastic pollution which devastates our beaches and sea. Wet wipes containing plastic are a growing source of pollution on our coast, when flushed, they can break down into microplastics that poison wildlife and enter the food chain. A recent survey showed an average …
Plastic wet wipes to be banned from 2027
Plastic wet wipes are set to be banned in Spring 2027, the UK Government has announced. The ban, which was previously announced under the Conservative Government, will be followed by an 18-month transition period. A 2023 consultation found there was overwhelming public support for a ban, with 95% of respondents agreeing with the proposals. Commenting on the announcement, Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds said: “This ban will put an end to plas…
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