Kleenex flushable wipes an ‘environmental catastophe’, ACCC tells court

Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-09-17 9:07 pm By Miklos Bolza | Sydney

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched its opening volley against consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark Australia, saying its Kleenex ‘flushable’ wipes were unsuitable for sewers and septic tanks and an “enormous burden” on the Australian wastewater system.