Why some 'biodegradable' wet wipes can be terrible for the environment

Sunday, July 20, 2025 - 07:46 in Earth & Climate

Have you felt disgust when taking a walk along the riverside or plunging into the sea to escape the summer heat, only to spy a used wet wipe floating along the surface? Or shock at finding out that animals have died choking on plastic products or that the seafood we eat may be contaminated with microfibers?

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