Even though wipes are advertised as "flushable" they do not break down like toilet paper. Wet wipes cause clogs in plumbing and sewage systems. It's important to follow disposal practices to protect our infrastructure and the environment, from these problems.

The sudden appearance of "Wet Wipe Island”, in London acts as a signal of the impact of our choices urging us to rethink our dependence on single use wet wipes.

Wet wipes, as fats, oils and grease play a role in the formation of fatbergs, which can be damaging, to both infrastructure and the environment.