AN ENORMOUS pile of rubbish named ‘wet wipe’ island has begun to form along a UK river. The 180-tonne lump of filth, which is ...

The Port of London Authority (PLA) has said it will remove about 180 tonnes of congealed wet wipes – the equivalent to the ...

To a casual observer, the pair of mechanical excavators raking through the mulch on the Thames’s southern foreshore might ...

Footage shows diggers removing ‘disgusting’ island of wet wipes from Thames - The arm of a digger could be seen plunging into ...

Three brands of wet wipe have been flagged as risks to the public. The UK Health Security Agency issued a warning that they have been contaminated with bacteria. The health agency is urging the public ...

Urbanization and Fast-Paced Lifestyles Fuel Demand for Waterless, On-the-Go Hygiene SolutionsDublin, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Wet Wipes Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry ...

They persist because they’re made of plastic, a durable material that won’t easily degrade. Plastic can last for decades to hundreds of years. Therefore, governments and manufacturers are eagerly ...

The government has set up a website called "UK Prepare" which gives advice on a number of future emergencies, including the ...

The wet wipes that constituted Reggie, and so many other blockages like it, have been a popular alternative to toilet paper for Clark County residents in recent years.