How to Dispose of the Wipes?

Organic cotton and a plant-based mix are used to make wipes. Wipes for anything from intimates to babies to make-up removal are used to freshen faces and butts. Without plastic, wipes can even be composted under the correct circumstances. So, after wipes have completed their cleansing, let’s learn how to dispose of them properly.

How to Dispose of the Wipes?

Composting Plastic-free Wipes

One of the favourite ways to dispose of wipes is by composting. They are compostable because they are made from cotton and will be much quicker than more robust materials like clothing. The natural and organic formulas have a small amount of preservative to keep them fresher to use; this should not have any effect on your compost but is worth noting. Since the proper proportion of green and brown waste produces healthier compost in nature, you won’t want a compost heap composed only of wipes.

Wipes in the Waste Bin

It is also an option to industrially compost wipes. This method might be chosen if you do not have access to a compost bin at home and still want to avoid contributing to landfills by putting waste. Check with your local authority to see if they will accept plastic-free wipes in their commercial compost facilities. As they are biodegradable, wipes can contribute to a circular economy after use.

Burning the Biodegradable Wipes

There is also the possibility of burning wipes after use. Although using fire may seem excessive, we assure you that this is a really workable strategy. This is a great choice if you are using wipes while camping or trekking and want to reduce your waste footprint in any place. Please note that you will want to air dry the wipes before doing this to help reduce smoke from a fire.

Wipes Out Your Regular Waste

If composting and other methods are not possible, you can simply throw away wipes with regular household waste. This is completely okay to throw them away in regular waste. As they are made with natural materials, they won’t further contribute to landfill sites like their plastic-made counterparts, and these wipes will biodegrade safely in an environmentally friendly way.

Don’t Flush the Wipes

Most of the wipes are not designed to break down when flushed in the same way that restroom paper does. Flushing wipes could result in blockages of the drainage. Not only would this lead to hefty plumbing blocks, but it could also cause flooding and household or personal damage. Also, some wipes are flushable, and they will be instructed in the wipe package. Even then, if you follow the packaging instructions and don’t flush too many flushable wipes simultaneously, you will also risk blocking the water.

How do I Dispose of Wipe Packaging?

You will now be aware of the many disposal options for our wipes, but what about the box the wipes arrive in? Releasable plastic wrapping keeps the wipes fresh and moist until we need them. Polypropylene, the material used to make plastic, is readily recyclable in many nations. It is advised that you inquire with the collecting points or your local government. Certain packaging makes an effort to use as little plastic as possible and only when it is absolutely necessary for the product’s functionality and safety to be considered environmentally friendly. This has deliberately chosen to be readily recyclable and will switch to more environmentally friendly solutions as they become available.