Wet Wipes to Be Relegated to History - MP Celebrates

Wet wipes to be relegated to history - MP celebrates

Wet wipes containing plastic are being relegated to history after new laws to ban them were brought in today. Alex Mayer MP called it “a big win for our waterways and our pockets.”

Thames21’s response to government’s announcement on banning the sale and supply of wet wipes that contain plastic

“Thames21 welcomes the government’s long-awaited announcement on a timeline for the already-agreed ban on the sale and supply of wet wipes that contain plastic by 2027.  Defra must now take action and produce a clear timetable on the delivery of this ban. “This vital move is a crucial step towards protecting the health of our rivers, as it will reduce the introduction of microplastics into the environment. Thames21 and its dedicated volunteers h…