Half of 'flushable' wet wipes contain microplastic pollutants

Half of wet wipes found in a study of Irish waters were branded as 'flushable' but actually contained microplastic pollutants.
Half of 'flushable' wet wipes contain microplastic pollutants
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 - 10:09
Digital Desk staff

File photo.
File photo.

Half of wet wipes found in a study of Irish waters were branded as 'flushable' but actually contained microplastic pollutants.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Estate agent For Sale sign One in three buyers expect to encounter illegal 'ghost bids' on houses sold in open auctions
Using mobile phone Text helpline sees record number of struggling people make contact
Watch: Rough seas cause unusually high waves to hit the coast of Ireland Watch: Rough seas cause unusually high waves to hit the coast of Ireland
Place: IrishPlace: GalwayPlace: Bell HarbourPlace: ClarePlace: BellacragherPlace: MayoPerson: Dr.Liam MorrisonPerson: MorrisonOrganisation: NUI GalwayOrganisation: Ryan InstituteOrganisation: NUIG
<p> Icelander Jón Jónsson went missing in Dublin in February 2019. </p>

Gardaí make fresh appeal for information on Icelandic man who went missing seven years ago

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited