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England will ban plastic-containing wet wipes from spring 2027, the Government has confirmed - a decision that places consumer convenience under fresh scrutiny as ministers attempt to modernise the country’s environmental policy.While the move has been praised by campaigners, it also highlights the increasing tension between everyday habits and long-term sustainability goals. Wet wipes have long been considered indispensable in households, hospitals and workplaces. Yet behind their popularity lies a waste problem that the UK can no longer ignore. Although environmental concerns are often at the forefront of the debate, the decision to legislate against plastic wet wipes is also tied to another factor: the limitations of Britain’s ageing sewer system.