Those Handy Wet Wipes You Use Are Killing the Earth
Briefly

"Though they can be convenient for you, wet wipes are quite problematic for the planet, no matter how they end up there."
"Due to those pesky synthetic fibers, the wipes do not break down and represent a hefty proportion of non-biodegradable waste in landfills."
"Wet wipes that find their way into the oceans can be fatal for marine animals, commonly settling in their stomachs and leading to starvation."
"A 2023 study found that wet wipe production will grow by six percent between 2021 and next year while a 2014 Marine Conservation Society beach cleanup discovered a 50% increase in wet wipes littering U.K. beaches since the preceding year."
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