Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Euronews
Euronews
Euronews Green

Spain wants to ban people from flushing wet wipes and make manufacturers pay for the clean up

Spain is set to ban people from throwing wet wipes down the toilet and deliberately releasing disposable balloons, in a bid to protect its rivers and seas from plastic pollution.

The law being prepared by the government will make wet wipe manufacturers cover the cost of cleaning up their products from the country’s clogged sewers and water-treatment plants.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.