Boots Ireland has confirmed that it will be getting rid of one make up bag essential from their shelves by the end of the year.
In order to promote less plastic use by the brands they stock, the health and beauty retailer has pledged to remove all wet wipes that contain plastic fibres from its shelves and boots.ie.
Some of the most popular brands sold in-store like Simple face wipes and Water Wipes won’t be affected by the ban.
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However, other popular face and baby wipes contain plastic resins like polyester or polypropylene, which don’t fully biodegrade.
This makes these wipes single-use plastic that can last in the environment for up to 100 years.
Boots Ireland is one of the biggest sellers of wet wipes in the country with over 140 different lines stocked across skincare, baby, tissue and health care categories.
However, today Boots has written to its suppliers, pledging to remove all wet wipes that contain plastic fibres from its shelves and boots.ie by the end of the year.
This is the latest move from Boots in its mission to be a more sustainable retailer and to help its customers to make simpler and more sustainable choices.
Speaking about the incoming changes, Andy McQuade, Head of Trading at Boots Ireland, said: “Our customers are more aware than ever before of their impact on the environment, and they are actively looking to brands and retailers to help them lead more sustainable lives.
“We removed plastics our own brand and No7 wet wipe ranges in 2021, and now we are calling on other brands and retailers across Ireland to follow suit in eliminating all plastic -based wet wipes. We all have a responsibility to protect our planet.
“By joining forces to inspire more positive action, we can collectively make a big difference.”
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