Flushable Wipe

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Warning

Please be mindful some "flushable" wipes have proven to NOT be flushable and are harmful to the environment.

Education

NewsHub (15 February 2020) says: "Wet wipes: The environmental damage Kiwis are being 'misled' about ..."

Consumer NZ (13 April 2018) confirms: "... The only type of wipe you should be flushing is regular toilet paper."

This update of 23 May 2022 offers some hope: Watercare Welcomes New ‘Flushable’ Standard Aimed At Protecting Our Pipes

See baby wipe

Reduce

Use toilet paper.

Make your own paper towel wet wipes.

Consider installing a bidet!

Disposal

Do not flush. Wrap and put out with your rubbish.