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[Cinnamon]

As you may remember,our refuse collection is changing & I need some advice,please.

 

We got our wheelies yesterday (YAY!), & a list of what to put in where, but we use a lot of wipes - Flash Wipes,Domestos wipes & most of all facial cleansing wipes.

With 3 girls in the house using 2-3 a day, we use a fair few of these & really like them.

 

The Facial wipes in particular have me baffled as they say both recyclable & not on the packaging, so I am assuming that the actual wipe is non recyclable, but the packet they come in is?

 

Wondered if anyone out there could enlighten me on this???

[Yolky]

Have you tried using muslin cloths instead of face wipes? It would work out cheaper in the end.

[Minnie the Moocher]

I had the most divine facial where the practitioner used muslin cloths dipped in hot water infused with lavender oil.

 

Personally I'd ditch the wipes. I used to use them but guilt finally got the better of me as they are so wasteful. For my YS's sticky hands and face (he is now 3) I have a kitchen drawer full of those very thin terry flannels (the sort that dry really quickly and wring out to almost dry easily). I sling them in the wash after one or two uses.

 

I really don't know about the wipes' suitability for recycling, but I'd imagine they are not recyclable.

[Egluntyne]

I use terry flannels for cleansing too. I Just bung em in the wash when used.

 

Instead of domestos wipes for round the loo, I use a spray bottle of ecover and a piece of kitchen paper for the daily wipe round. It goes in the bin. Spray bottle and microfibre cloths for all other cleaning.

 

Tons cheaper and much more eco friendly.

[Guest]

if you use moist toilet tissue instead (to wipe your face) you can flush that.

[Cinnamon]

Well, we won't be swapping from wipes in a hurry, but I have found out that they are non recyclable now, although I may have sourced some more eco friendly ones.

[Angus Arran Chooks]

Hi Cinnamon

 

Just come back from the Co-Op.

 

They have wipes by Verdante which were biodegradable and I think they were organic too - just took a fleeting glance. They were beside the household cleaners.

 

Didnt investigate face wipes.

 

Anj

[Cinnamon]

Cool thanks for that - I shall investigate further

[cathybc]

Glad you have found out the answer to your question, but I just wanted to add that I think muslin cloths are brilliant for the face too.

Edited May 3, 2009 by Guest

[Kalu]

Hi

I used to use face wipes (and baby wipes) for facial cleansing all the time until i tried Liz Earle muslin cloths and cleanser - it is heaven! And is amazing the amount of grime it removes. i know i sound like a salesperson for them but it really is great stuff. Well worth a try and you could each put your initial on the corner of your cloths so you know whose is whose.

[Charlottechicken]

Well, we won't be swapping from wipes in a hurry

 

Have you tried muslin cloths though? They are really good, and dry very quickly

 

I also use old cut up flannels for make-up removal as well, as I stopped buying cotton wool this year

[The Dogmother]

I use terry flannels for cleansing too. I Just bung em in the wash when used.

 

Instead of domestos wipes for round the loo, I use a spray bottle of ecover and a piece of kitchen paper for the daily wipe round. It goes in the bin. Spray bottle and microfibre cloths for all other cleaning.

 

Tons cheaper and much more eco friendly.

 

I do the same, the white facecloths get boiled up in Napisan after use. I use loo paper and cleanser to remove 'work face'