The Lifestyle List: Redefine Your Bathroom Routine: What Not to Flush
Think those makeup removal wipes are actually flushable? You might want to reconsider. Lifestyle Expert Jacky Herrera is here to remind you of what NOT to flush down the toilet – or else you could be paying the big bucks for repairs, plus some helpful tips on how to be more proactive with every flush. […]
Smart Water Magazine: Study: Deciphering what’s clogging the sewage pipes
In accordance with California’s Proper Labeling of Wet Wipes law (AB 818), state wastewater agencies and industry experts went deep to find out exactly what is passing through—and clogging up—municipal wastewater systems. The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) alongside the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) and the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) release the results […]
Pleasanton Weekly: Hey, don’t flush that! Interagency report analyzes ‘What’s Clogging the Pipes?’
My mind has been in the toilet lately. Wait, maybe “on the toilet” is a better way to put it — or perhaps “around the toilet” is more appropriate framing. We’re weeks into the potty learning process with our 2-year-old son. He’s making considerable progress toward consistency … but we’re not quite there all the […]
Nonwovens Industry: Analysis Shows Flushable Wipes Not Responsible for Clogs
As part of California’s Proper Labeling of Wet Wipes law (AB818), the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) and the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), have partnered to conduct a sewage collection study to help determine what is clogging sewer lines and equipment across the state. The agencies examined sewage waste from […]
Nonwovens Industry: Flushable Wipes–Not to Blame.
Late last year a group represented by the wipes industry as well as sanitation agencies ventured into two of California’s sewer systems to get to the bottom of what was causing problems and gumming up the works. These efforts, which were part of a mandate set forth by California’s Proper Labeling of Wet Wipes law, […]
H20 Global News: Think Before You Flush: The Truth Behind What Ends Up Down Our Toilets
The convenience of flushing unwanted items down the toilet is a habit ingrained in many households. There is also a widespread issue surrounding people’s understanding of what is and is not allowed to be flushed away. What may seem like a harmless act can have detrimental consequences for both plumbing systems and the environment. From […]
CWEA News: CASA, Responsible Flushing Alliance Announce Results of California’s Largest Wipes Study
In accordance with California’s Proper Labeling of Wet Wipes law (AB 818), state wastewater agencies and industry experts went deep to find out exactly what is passing through—and clogging up—municipal wastewater systems. The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) alongside the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) and the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) release […]