Are flushable wipes actually flushable?

About this episode

The episode explores the truth behind whether flushable wipes are actually flushable, taking listeners on a journey through various locations and legal contexts.

A simple question leads us on a journey from the bowels of New York City through the courtrooms of South Carolina to the disgusting truth. Support Search Engine! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: PJ Vogt

Topics covered

• flushable wipes
• waste management
• legal issues
• urban infrastructure
• consumer products

Keywords

• flushable wipes
• New York City
• South Carolina
• waste
• courtrooms
• consumer products
• urban infrastructure

Mentioned in this episode

Places: New York City, South Carolina

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