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Hugh_Lebowski

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6. You really don't see why?

Sun Jul 3, 2022, 10:54 AM

Jul 2022

"Why on earth an inherently single-use product needs the inclusion of plastic to make it more durable - indeed, all but indestructable - is beyond me"

They're called 'wet wipes'. They are wet when put in the package, right?

Are you unfamiliar with the effects of water on plain paper products?

Throw a roll of TP in a sink full of water and then try to wipe yourself with that roll.

Not saying people should be flushing them (due to these plastics) but it's seemingly obvious why something 'durable' (not just paper) has to be included in the formulation of the wipe

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A huge mass of used wet wipes has formed an 'island' that has changed the course of (the Thames) [View all] sl8 Jul 2022 OP

But the labels claim they're "flushable" PJMcK Jul 2022 #1

It's not your ass causing the problem. TreasonousBastard Jul 2022 #2

The "flushable" wet wipes are very much in the minority. Emrys Jul 2022 #3

You really don't see why? Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2022 #6

What a puzzlingly patronizing and unhelpful post. Emrys Jul 2022 #7

My bad ... I'd imagine that they're considerably more expensive Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2022 #8

OK. Sorry if I sounded grouchy there. Emrys Jul 2022 #9

Exactly. Technically true, but misleading as hell.nt sl8 Jul 2022 #4

Wait. Do toilets in England go directly into the Thames? intheflow Jul 2022 #5

Not all the time, but they do in heavy rainfall, or when blockages happen muriel_volestrangler Jul 2022 #10

Thanks for the links! intheflow Jul 2022 #11