News confirming the Government will this year introduce legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic has been welcomed by the Island’s MP, Bob Seely. Wet wipes containing plastic break down into microplastics over time, which can be harmful to human health and disrupt ecosystems. A ban will reduce both plastic pollution and the volume of microplastics entering wastewater treatment sites and ending up on beaches and in waterways. The move comes as part of the Government’s ‘Plan for Water’, launched in April 2023, which set out measures to transform and integrate the water system, address sources of pollution and boost water supplies through more investment, tighter regulation, and more effective enforcement. Bob Seely said last week:
“This is very welcome news and builds on action already taken by the government to tackle plastic pollution and clean up our environment including banning some single-use plastics and introducing a charge for single-use carrier bags. “This legislation takes things a step further. It’s a small change but it’s part of a package of wider measures that together make a difference. “Anything we can do, no matter how small, to prevent plastic from entering our waters in the first place is a positive step forward. “It’s especially important for coastal communities such as the Isle of Wight because we don’t want plastic washing up on our shores.”
A consultation launched by the Government last Autumn showed overwhelming support for the proposed ban with 95% of respondents agreeing or strongly agreeing with the proposals. The legislation for England will be brought forward ahead of Summer recess, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales following by the Autumn. The ban will be introduced via secondary legislation under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
I’d like to ban the wet wipe known as PopUp Bob “Seldom does anything for the island “ Seely, who’s only visible during electioneering time … so fake & shallow …
Great, but no comment from Bob regarding the truly ‘endless’ synthetic plastic dinghies arriving every day on our beaches, and the numerous occupants all adding tons of extra landfill and pollutants that thousands of extra people will bring to this small overcrowded country.
Gain a voice on the more pressing issues FIRST Bob, if you want people to not feel you are just ‘saying’ what they want to hear as it is near an election.
Is there ANYTHING AT ALL that our local Parliamentary Representative doesn’t want to attach his bane to?
You hear NOTHING from him year in, year out, then, AMAZINGLY, with an election looming he’s like whack-a-mole!
Pops up EVERYWHERE!
Oh FFS. Pop up Bob is at it again. Is there anything he hasn’t ‘welcomed’?
Hopefully they ban lubricant sprays containing PTFE (teflon) next, really damaging to the environment.
Everyday! Pop up teapot
Please stop…his seat is going !!
He’s about as welcoming as a used wet wipe
Blah Blah Blah, more climate b@llocks
Pollution actually, but i suppose you are happy with your kids or grandkids going for a swim in the middle of waste products
Pop up Bob strikes again
Here he is again ! Election coming up, surely not !
Go Bob! After being trounced in the local elections, the Tories prove they really have their finger on the pulse of the nation with this story. Fantastic.
“Wet Wipe”. Yeah, that’s about right.
So, Half-Sausage Seely thinks that “legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic” will prevent “plastic washing up on our shores”
oh ffs,.. just how thick is this bloke, if he thinks it’s as simple as that LOL
Wightlink Answer : he’s the original Tim nice but Dim Tory
Oh FFS. Pop up Bob is at it again. Is there anything he doesn’t ‘welcome’? What a redundant and empty vessel the man is.
Everyday he muscles in on the action lol your going!
Excellent, about time to
I don’t get what all the fuss is about. Biodegradable wipes have been around for some time. Surely the government simply put a ban on companies that produce plasticised wipes and everyone will be happy. They could do this supermarket bags, food wrappers and many other items too. Plastic had it’s time from the 1950’s to 90’s and there are plenty of eco-friendly alternatives today and don’t have to beat the political drum about it.