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Wet wipes containing plastic could be prohibited in Britain under a new bill

About 60 tonnes of wet wipes and other items are removed from screens at the Ringsend wastewater treatment plant every month. Picture: iStock

Baby wipes, or wet wipes, are every Irish parent's best friend. They are quick, easy and can be used on the go for everything from wiping surfaces, dabbing out stains and cleaning babies bottoms. But while they are extremely convenient, they are causing serious problems for our planet.

A new bill that would prohibit the manufacture and sale of wet wipes containing plastic has been proposed by a Labour MP in Britain.