Plastic wet wipes to be banned across the UK
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Plastic wet wipes to be banned across the UK

1 day ago · Originally published 3 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: Government rolling out new wet wipe ban across all four UK nations
A new ban on single-use wet wipes containing plastic is being rolled out across all four UK nations over the coming year, starting with Wales this December. By removing plastic-based wipes from sale, the legislation aims to reduce the millions of fibres that currently block sewage systems and contaminate marine environments.
Source: Cornwall Live National
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