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UK Bans Plastic Wet Wipes by 2027
UK’s plastic wet wipe ban is coming — and it’s a game changer for the environment. Starting December 2026 in Wales, then rolling out across England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland by 2027, the law targets single-use wipes containing plastic fibers that never break down, clog sewers, pollute waterways, and emit greenhouse gases. From baby wipes to toilet tissue, the ban excludes reusable and plastic-free alternatives — but medical wipes still have a loophole. With 95% public support and 26 billion wipes sold in 2021 alone, this move could drastically reduce pollution — and yes, even…
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