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Press Releases

Responsible Flushing Alliance Publishes New Infographic Educating the Public on the Strangest Items Found in California Catch Basins

Responsible Flushing Alliance Welcomes Dukal, LLC, Reckitt, and Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. as Newest Members

The Responsible Flushing Alliance Announces New Beauty Wipe Disposal Education Efforts Ahead of World Health Day and Earth Day

The Responsible Flushing Alliance Announces 57% Member Growth In 2021 Annual Report

Responsible Flushing Alliance Announces Six Advisory Members as 2022 #FlushSmart Consumer Education Campaign Kicks Off

The Responsible Flushing Alliance Helps Football Bowl Game Watchers Root for their Teams with Practical Party Tips to Keep the other Bowl Clog-Free

News Coverage

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. Visit FlushSmart.org to learn more.

RFA was on the KCAL-TV news in LA on June 30, 2024 for our #flushsmart kickoff event at #vidcon2024.

News Articles

International Fiber Journal: Hey DUDE, Wipes Are In

Hawaii Renovation: New study shows 99% of materials causing sewage clogs should never have been flushed

The Lifestyle List: Redefine Your Bathroom Routine: What Not to Flush

Smart Water Magazine: Study: Deciphering what’s clogging the sewage pipes

Pleasanton Weekly: Hey, don’t flush that! Interagency report analyzes ‘What’s Clogging the Pipes?’

Nonwovens Industry: Analysis Shows Flushable Wipes Not Responsible for Clogs

Syndicated Articles

Estudio revela que el 99% de los materiales que causan tupiciones no debieron tirarse por el indoloro

New study shows 99% of materials causing sewage clogs should never have been flushed

Planning a holiday dinner? Don’t let a clogged pipe ruin the night

Clog Monster makes his Hollywood debut: 5 ways you can help defeat him

Want to avoid costly clogs? 5 tips on how to flush smart every day

Non-Flushable wipes with “Do Not Flush” symbol go in the trash, not the toilet

B-Roll

In accordance with 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.

Michigan, have you seen this symbol? A new Michigan law aims to make it easier to recognize what wet wipes should never be flushed.