while several disabled consumers have claimed they rely on single-use plastic straws and wet wipes in their day-to-day lives. Plastic has also historically been a safer and cheaper alternative to ...

Wet wipes are also discarded into the environment where they release damaging microplastics as well, he said. Jansen did not specify a timeline for the ban. A Europe-wide ban would need a change in ...

Millions of makeup wipes are in landfills, and while they may feel like soft towelettes, many also contain plastic fibers, like polyester. Instead of using single-use wipes, opt to put makeup ...