Spoiler alert: The answer is no.
What are Flushable Wipes?
Flushable wipes are flat cores of wood pulp that have been treated with a variety of chemicals and plastics to make them more durable and absorbent. They are then moistened and packaged in a water-proof container designed with a convenient opening to pull out one wipe at a time, very similar to the well-known baby wipe. Flushable wipes are marketed as biodegradable and septic-safe, and as a result, millions of people use flushable wipes and toss them down the toilet when finished. Continue reading “Are Flushable Wipes Really Safe to Flush?”