Flushable wipes
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To flush or not to flush? New standard aims to give an answer
In recent years, what constitutes a flushable product has been a source of contention across Australia. This was exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic as restrictions saw ... -
‘Flushable’ wipes decision appealed
The ACCC has announced that is has appealed the Federal Court’s decision to dismiss part of the ACCC’s case against Kimberly-Clark which relates to claims it ... -
Flushable wipes case thrown out!
In what can only be described as a disappointing decision for utilities and consumers, Federal Court Justice Jacqueline Gleeson dismissed a case instituted by the Australian ... -
The UK announces a potential ban on wet wipes
The UK could ban single-use plastic-based ‘wet wipes’ as early as next year. according to a statement from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). ... -
The Wet Wipe Fight Continues
Plumbing Connection has published stories from far and wide in relation to wet wipes posing a major threat to sewerage systems… but now the problem has ... -
Flushable Wipes… not so Flushable
Manufacturers of wipes have done a great job of convincing consumers about the hygienic benefits of their products; however, those labelled as ‘flushable’ are having devastating ... -
Disposable… but not Flushable
While manufacturers claim them to be safe to flush, plumbers and contractors beg to differ. -
Wipes Choking our Sewer Lines
Wipes may be a great cleaning cloth, but flushable wipes could cause more mess than you originally contended with. Plumbing Connection publisher Jeff Patchell finds out ...
