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Podcast: SuperLife with Darin Olien
Episode: Wet Wipes | Fatal Conveniencesâ„¢
Description: Wet wipes have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their convenience and versatility. They are a typical example of a fast-paced and single-use product to which the negative consequences that generate are much more dangerous and significant when compared to its benefits. With the ever growing popularity of wet wipes has come a significant environmental problem due to the impact on ecosystems, waterways, wildlife, and human health. In fact, 1 billion wipes are flushed away each year, and each one of those wipes can take over 100 years to biodegrade (according to Business Waste, a British company p...