Every single day we are harming our homes, waters and beaches by simply putting the wrong things down the sink and toilet. These three facts demonstrate just how much difference small changes can make.
– Fats, oils and grease accounts for around 75% of blocked drains in London. Knowing what you should and shouldn’t be pouring down your sink is crucial.
– Sewers were only built to handle human waste and water. Over two billion items are flushed down UK toilets each year that don’t belong there. If you’re not sure about what to flush, remember the three P’s – pee, poo and paper.
– Bin it and bag it. Wet wipes are the number one cause of toilet blockages. Even wipes and other similar products – cotton buds and sanitary towels, etc. – that are marketed as biodegradable don’t spend enough time in sewers to decompose.
Whether you have a problem or not, start building good disposal habits from today to help the environment and reduce your maintenance bills.