Single-use plastic wet wipes to be banned across the UK
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Single-use plastic wet wipes to be banned across the UK

28 Jun 2026 · Originally published 28 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: UK wet wipe ban as sales to be outlawed across all four nations soon
New legislation will soon prohibit the sale and supply of single-use wet wipes containing plastic across all four UK nations. By removing these products from shelves, the move aims to reduce sewer blockages and prevent microplastic contamination in waterways - a change supported by 95% of the public during government consultations.
Source: WalesOnline National
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