Traditional wet wipes can contain plastics and other materials that take decades or longer to decompose. They also use preservatives and other chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Thankfully ...

As parents, grandparents, and caregivers know, baby wipes are essential if changing diapers is part of your daily routine. But how much do you really know about what’s in those wipes touching your or ...

Scientists have tested, for the first time, how biodegradable wet wipes break down when flushed rather than composted, discovering that most wipes remain after five weeks – a finding the research team ...

Which flushable wipe is the best? Flushable wipes are a convenient household item that has a surprising number of uses. They are pre-moistened and come in compact containers that can easily travel in ...

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