The United Kingdom has passed a law that bans the sale of plastic wet wipes. The move comes as wet wipes containing plastic are being seen as a growing source of pollution, with a recent survey showing an average of 20 wet wipes littering every 100 meters of beach across the UK. When flushed, they can break down into microplastics. The ban had overwhelming public support with 95% of respondents to government survey agreeing with the proposals, according ...