Other Word Forms
- flushability noun
- non-flushable adjective
- unflushable adjective
Example Sentences
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While many brands say their wipes are "flushable" and environmentally friendly, whether they can and should be disposed of down the toilet is being questioned.
From BBC
Most of the wipes that are sold in the UK are now made of non-plastic materials but the government and water companies say they should not be labelled as "flushable" because they can still cause blockages.
From BBC
The wet wipe manufacturers contacted by the BBC said their non-plastic "flushable" wipes have been thoroughly tested and comply with all the rules.
From BBC
Some of the manufacturers who market "flushable" wipes told the BBC that they were in fact moist toilet tissues, but Water UK said it still viewed them as wet wipes so they shouldn't be flushed.
From BBC
"Instead of marketing them as being flushable, provide labelling to inform the public that they need to bin them and not flush them down the toilets."
From BBC
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