UK-wide ban on plastic-containing wet wipes confirmed

29 Jun 2026 · Originally published 29 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: New wet wipes ban coming to all four UK nations

All four UK nations are set to outlaw the sale and supply of single-use wet wipes containing plastic to reduce sewer blockages and microplastic pollution. The phased rollout begins in Wales in December 2026, with England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland following throughout 2027 to help protect waterways and marine environments.

Source: Cornwall Live National

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