Tara Olivo, Associate Editor09.12.18
At the end of May, INDA and EDANA, the leading global trade associations representing consumer wipes manufacturers and supply chains, announced publication of an update to their strict guidelines for labeling of non-flushable wipes and for assessing the flushability of disposable nonwoven wipes.
Wastewater operators across America and Europe continue to face challenges associated with clogs due to various causes, such as aging infrastructure and improper flushing habits. Despite this, flushable wet wipes continue to get much of the blame, when in fact items such as baby wipes, paper towels, tampons and sanitary pads—items not intended to be flushed down the toilet—are being found in wastewater treatment plants.
Edition Four of the Guidelines for Assessing the Flushability of Disposable Nonwoven Products (GD4) serves as a resource for manufacturers and brand owners to ensure their flushable wipes are compatible with existing wastewater infrastructure. Edition Four updates certain test methods and criteria for passing. These tests are grounded in significant research and testing carried out by INDA members and technical experts with extensive
Wastewater operators across America and Europe continue to face challenges associated with clogs due to various causes, such as aging infrastructure and improper flushing habits. Despite this, flushable wet wipes continue to get much of the blame, when in fact items such as baby wipes, paper towels, tampons and sanitary pads—items not intended to be flushed down the toilet—are being found in wastewater treatment plants.
Edition Four of the Guidelines for Assessing the Flushability of Disposable Nonwoven Products (GD4) serves as a resource for manufacturers and brand owners to ensure their flushable wipes are compatible with existing wastewater infrastructure. Edition Four updates certain test methods and criteria for passing. These tests are grounded in significant research and testing carried out by INDA members and technical experts with extensive
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