Wet wipes: 50% of brands labelled 'flushable' actually contain microplastics (and shouldn't be flushed)
The researched looked at how sanitary products are polluting Irish oceans.
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The researched looked at how sanitary products are polluting Irish oceans.
Irish Water has also advised businesses to make sure there is “no unnecessary use of water” .
Irish Water cleared more than 6,000 sewer blockages around the country last year.
People have been urged to be more mindful of flushing inappropriate things down the toilet.
The wipes contain plastic and can clog up sewers and cluster on beaches.
It cost over €7 million to remove these products from the sewer network in 2017.
The problem costs €7 million per year to address.
The UK is looking at banning them but we’re waiting on a report from the EU commission before taking any action.
A Cork student has found that the wipes don’t dissolve in water – even after 17 months.
It’s a giant blob of congealed fat and wet wipes.