Sellars: Sellars Nonwovens Joins the Responsible Flushing Alliance to Promote Smarter Flushing Practices
Sellars Nonwovens Joins the Responsible Flushing Alliance to Promote Smarter Flushing Practices At Sellars Nonwovens, sustainability and responsible product use are at the heart of our mission. That’s why we’re proud to be a supporting member of the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA).
H2O Global News: Responsible Flushing Alliance Opens Registration for its 2025 Annual Meeting to Media, Wastewater Agencies, & Non-Wovens Industry
The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) is hosting its fourth annual meeting next week on Wednesday, March 19. Registration for the hour-long virtual meeting is free. Participants will learn about available educational resources, federal legislative updates, results from its #FlushSmart Crimes of Flushing campaign, and sneak peek into the 2025 Potty Training for Grownups campaign.
Nonwovens Industry: Responsible Flushing Alliance to Host Annual Meeting
The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) is hosting its fourth annual meeting on Wednesday, March 19. Registration for the hour-long virtual meeting is free at https://bit.ly/RegistrationRFA. Participants will learn about available educational resources, federal legislative updates, results from its #FlushSmart Crimes of Flushing campaign, and sneak peek into the 2025 Potty Training for Grownups campaign.
Fibre@Fashion: Do Not Flush symbol familiarity reaches 81% in US in 2024: RFA
In 2024, familiarity with the Do Not Flush symbol increased from 78 per cent to 81 per cent, while self-reported flushing of non-flushable items declined from 53 per cent to 51 per cent, according to a national survey conducted pre- and post-#FlushSmartMonth. The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) commissioned a national survey in the US in […]
Fibre2Fashion: MWEA, RFA support new Michigan wet wipes labelling law
The Michigan Water Environment Association (MWEA) and Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) have joined forces to support Michigan’s new law, requiring baby wipes, surface cleaning wipes, and other non-flushable wipes to display the ‘Do Not Flush’ symbol on packaging, effective February 1.
Smart Water Magazine: Michigan law goes into effect requiring “Do Not Flush” symbol on wipes to protect infrastructure
Starting February 1, 2025, Michigan will require baby wipes, surface cleaning wipes, and other non-flushable wipes to display the “Do Not Flush” symbol on their packaging. The law aims to prevent costly damage to sewage systems caused by improperly flushed wipes, which cost Michigan clean water utilities an estimated $18 million annually in unplanned repairs, the Responsible Flushing […]
Nonwovens Industry: Associations Support New Michigan Wet Wipes Labeling Law
Beginning February 1, a new Michigan law requires baby wipes, surface cleaning wipes, and other non-flushable wipes commonly used in the bathroom to prominently display the “Do Not Flush” symbol on packaging. The law aims to help consumers easily recognize wipes that should never be flushed, as these wipes can cause damage to sewage infrastructure. Michigan […]
International Fiber Journal: Single-Use Wipes – An Industry Never Far From Drama
On March 8, 2024, South Carolina’s Charleston Water System (CWS) settled a class action lawsuit against the wipes retailers and manufacturers Costco, CVS, Procter & Gamble, Walgreens, Target and Walmart. It should go some way to ensuring that all wipes marketed to consumers across the USA will be truly flushable and that packaging for all […]
International Fiber Journal: Hey DUDE, Wipes Are In
Founders of DUDE Wipes® proudly proclaim, “Best Clean, Pants Down” and “Wetter is Better,” using toilet humor to grab the attention of manly men who want fresh results in private places. And there seem to be at least 150 million dollars’ worth of them frequenting the brand, according to the company.
Hawaii Renovation: New study shows 99% of materials causing sewage clogs should never have been flushed
Do you have good flushing habits? Flushing may seem like a simple, routine task, but unfortunately, many people flush items that can cause major problems for local and national sewage systems. Wastewater agencies and wipes industry experts recently collaborated on the largest known domestic sewage-collection study to help determine what exactly is clogging sewer lines […]