The government has signed into law today a ban on the sale of wet wipes that contain plastic, marking a major step forward in tackling plastic pollution that clogs up sewers and devastates our ...

In November 2025, the United Kingdom banned wet wipes, the convenient cloths that instantly wipe away everything from dried ...

Convenient? Yes. Shoe-safe? Not exactly. Avoiding wet wipes helps your shoes last longer, saving money and keeping favorite pairs looking good over time. Wet wipes contain alcohol and chemicals that ...

Have you felt disgust when taking a walk along the riverside or plunging into the sea to escape the summer heat, only to spy a used wet wipe floating along the surface? Or shock at finding out that ...

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 ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often you ...

Wet wipes may be designed for skin, countertops, and quick cleanups, but they are decidedly not meant for shoes. While they might make sneakers look cleaner in the moment, their long-term effects are ...