The U.K. will ban the sale of plastic-based wet wipes from 2026, targeting a major source of sewer blockages and riverine microplastics. Water companies say wipes form up to 90% of fatbergs, costing millions to remove and degrading ecosystems downstream.The ban forces a full market shift toward biodegradable alternatives that the country’s pipes and treatment plants can actually handle, closing a long-standing gap in wastewater regulation. BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/czxkv0d28x8o
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