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Hugh_Lebowski

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8. My bad ... I'd imagine that they're considerably more expensive

Reply to Emrys (Reply #7)

Sun Jul 3, 2022, 02:44 PM

Jul 2022

and manufacturers are using plastic to meet a price point.

Didn't mean to imply this is impossible outright.

One thing you didn't mention ... do they work as well? Last as long in the packaging, never tear when you use them, etc?

I'm sure there's a number of logical reasons in play why these type of wipes still exist.

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A huge mass of used wet wipes has formed an 'island' that has changed the course of (the Thames) [View all] sl8 Jul 2022 OP

But the labels claim they're "flushable" PJMcK Jul 2022 #1

It's not your ass causing the problem. TreasonousBastard Jul 2022 #2

The "flushable" wet wipes are very much in the minority. Emrys Jul 2022 #3

You really don't see why? Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2022 #6

What a puzzlingly patronizing and unhelpful post. Emrys Jul 2022 #7

My bad ... I'd imagine that they're considerably more expensive Hugh_Lebowski Jul 2022 #8

OK. Sorry if I sounded grouchy there. Emrys Jul 2022 #9

Exactly. Technically true, but misleading as hell.nt sl8 Jul 2022 #4

Wait. Do toilets in England go directly into the Thames? intheflow Jul 2022 #5

Not all the time, but they do in heavy rainfall, or when blockages happen muriel_volestrangler Jul 2022 #10

Thanks for the links! intheflow Jul 2022 #11