Holland & Barrett to stop selling wet wipes in fight against fatbergs

Health food chain to replace all branded and own-label wipes with eco-friendly alternativesHolland & Barrett is to become the first UK high street retailer to stop selling wet wipes, in a drive to reduce the environmental damage wreaked as a result of them blocking sewers and waterways.The health food chain is removing all 34 branded and own-label products in its wet wipe range from its 800 UK and Ireland stores and - from July - replacing them with eco-friendly alternatives such as double-sided cotton cloths, unbleached cotton muslin cloths, cotton pads and exfoliating gloves. Its shops in other countries will follow suit by the end of September. Continue reading...