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Government plans plastic wet wipe ban

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The government has announced that it is set to ban plastic wet wipes, in a bid to counter pollution in the UK’s rivers and wastewater systems. In its Plan for Water, the government wants to see more investment from water companies, stronger regulation and tougher enforcement for those who pollute. It also includes a consultation …

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