Slaying the Wipes Dragon
Wipes manufacturers are taking steps to help clean-water agencies deal with the problem of wipes and other durable debris in collections systems.
Wastewater Digest: Stop the Clogs: Implementing Effective Do Not Flush Campaigns in Your Community
Wastewater agencies spend up to $441 million annually to clean up unexpected clogs and equipment damage from the wrong wipes going down the drain. The usual suspects? Items that never should have been flushed in the first place, like paper towels, non-flushable wipes, and feminine products.
H2O Global News: Only Flush the Flushable: Decoding Wipe Technology and Wastewater Standards
The modern bathroom cabinet tells a tale of consumer confusion. Shelves lined with wet wipes bear various labels. Some declaring themselves “biodegradable,” others sporting “flushable” claims, and many displaying the increasingly familiar “Do Not Flush” symbol. This labelling maze has created a $440 million annual burden on wastewater treatment facilities across the United States, as […]
BizBash: 20 Times Event Bathrooms Became the Star of the Show (Yes, Really)
Yes, we’re going there. From fully functional (and fabulously branded) restroom takeovers at festivals to over-the-top photo ops starring toilets, tubs, and even a sink that poured Champagne, event bathrooms are becoming an unexpected hot spot for creativity.
Investors Hangout: Flush Smart Month: Empowering Parents to Foster Good Habits
July is recognized as Flush Smart Month, and it’s the perfect time to remind everyone about the importance of proper flushing habits. The Responsible Flushing Alliance is leading a playful and informative campaign titled Potty Training for Grown-Ups. This initiative aims at educating adults, particularly parents, on the vital need to flush only appropriate items, […]
Business Insurance: Keep the wipes out of the pipes
Today is the start of the Responsible Flushing Alliance’s fourth annual Flush Smart Month, and the group is using a campaign called Potty Training for Grown-Ups to teach people exactly that: responsible flushing.
News-O-Matic: Flush Smart Month – Learn what does and doesn’t go down the toilet
Little kids do potty training to learn how to use the toilet. Adults tell them what goes in the toilet, like pee and poop, and what doesn’t, like socks or toys. But what about grown-ups — do they need potty training too? The Responsible Flush Alliance (RFA) wants everyone to know what can and can’t be flushed. […]
CASA: July is Flush Smart Month
July is Flush Smart Month July is Flush Smart Month and our friends at the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) are bringing the campaign to life with “Potty Training for Grown-Ups.” They have created social media assets for you to use during the month (and beyond) with the important message of only flushing the flushable and […]
Pampers’ Sustainability Journey
Changing a diaper is probably one of the first things you learn to do when caring for your baby. As you think about your little one and the world they’ll grow up in, you may wonder how these essential products impact the environment.
Environmental, Science & Engineering Magazine: ‘Do not flush’ wipes labelling bill heads to Congress after passing Senate
A bill requiring wet wipe manufacturers to label their products as non-flushable has passed in the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee and is now headed for debate in Congress.