Half of wet wipes found in a study of Irish waters were branded as 'flushable' but actually contained microplastic pollutants.
The survey, co-authored by NUI Galway, carried out research into white fibre pollutants in the waters around three treatment plants in Galway city, Bell Harbour in Clare and Bellacragher in Mayo.
Lead author Liam Morrison from NUIG says the Covid-19 crisis may have made the situation worse.
Pure Magic! 20 Years of Keeping Wicklow Uplands Clean
Pure has removed over 4,300,000 kg of waste from more than 17,000 illegal dumping sites across the uplands since 2006.
EU Defence Ministers Descend on Wicklow as Government Pledges €10m More for Ukraine
Wicklow is the centre of EU diplomacy for a few days at least at the beautiful Druids Glen
Old Recording Adds To Intense Concern About Road Safety
The footage of dangerous driving on the N11 near Kilmacanogue was widely shared .
Wicklow Farmers Praised & Reminded About Vigilant Pesticide Use
'Only use pesticides when necessary and after considering all alternative control methods.'
Matchroom Tee Up Katie Finale With Astonishing Promo Video Narrated By Barry Keoghan
Bray's Own Katie Taylor Gets Emotional Send-Off in New Fight Promo
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