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58008@lemmy.world to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 months ago

"Flushable wipes"; "dishwasher-safe"; "odourless" - What are some other blatant lies that companies get away with?

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"Flushable wipes"; "dishwasher-safe"; "odourless" - What are some other blatant lies that companies get away with?

58008@lemmy.world to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 months ago
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    These are not blatant lies in Australia. There are new AUS/NZ regulations dictating flushable wipes must be made of very easy to disperse paper and not plastic like in other countries. Plastic “flushable” wipes are banned.

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      Regardless of what flushable wipes are made out of, just use a bidet. Why do I need to introduce another disposable product to keep my ass clean? I have running water.

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        Yeah I use a bidet

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      Still clog the sewers just as much though.

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        Gonna need a source on that because they disintegrate just like toilet paper, often before the toilet is even flushed.

        Prove that easily dispersing paper clogs the sewer just as much as plastic. I’ll wait.

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          Hard to find something truly credible bit here is what I found: https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/may/26/disposable-wipes-sewer-toilet-cities-flushable

          So our government/water agencies are actually suffering from big problems, even with modern sewer systems. They actively warn not to flush any wipes.

          Take it as you will, but biodegradable does not mean it degdrades fast, or even in time.

          Having a bin next to your toilet is the answer.

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            Article published before the new standards

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