Climate Action Environment National News Pollution Plastic wet wipes to be banned in Wales from 2026 11 August 2025 / 11 August 2025 by Chris White Chris White 2025 Plastic-free wet wipes are a more sustainable alternative to traditional wipes—ideal for those wanting to reduce plastic waste. Just remember: always dispose of them properly, even if they’re supposedly biodegradable. And if you’re feeling extra eco-savvy, options like reusable cloth wipes or gel wipes can reduce waste even further. It appears that […] Read more » business-to-business exemption Cardiff University environmental harm environmental regulations improper disposal medical-grade wipes exemption microplastic pollution Northern Ireland plastic wet wipes ban River Taff Scottish Water Senedd sewage blockages single-use plastics UK government UK wet wipe policy Wales waste reduction wastewater systems Water Research Institute
Climate Action Environment National News Pollution UK plastic waste set to rise 20% by 2030 – worrying news 5 August 2025 / 5 August 2025 by Chris White The UK is set to produce 20% more plastic waste in 2030 than it does this year, with the amount of discarded takeaway drink cups and lids set to rise by a third. Full story and source. Read more » 2030 targets circular economy environmental impact environmental policy packaging waste plastic pollution plastic waste recycling single-use plastics sustainability UK environment UK plastic crisis waste management waste reduction