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Nice-Pak Flint took action before legislation demanded it
The Welsh Government has passed legislation banning the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic. From December 18, 2026, it will be illegal to sell and supply any plastic-containing consumer wet wipes in Wales. England, Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to bring similar bans shortly. The ban covers all consumer wipes, including baby, household cleaning wipes, cosmetic and personal care wipes. Medical wipes are excluded from the ban. Read more: North Wales company continues commitment to sustainable manufacturing Nice-Pak International (NPI) with manufacturing facilities in Wales, including in Flint, and England, is Europe's largest producer of plastic-free wipes. The company supplies private label wipes for leading retailers with 96% of its UK sales being plastic-free in 2024. NPI has been a proactive partner in helping its customers transition to sustainable, plastic-free wipes and has been recognised by the Welsh Government for its active role in the consultation process. The wipes market in the UK is valued at £508 million, representing 577 million packs, with baby wipes making up the largest category at 48% of total volume. Read more: 'Raw and emotional' decision as business to close after 10-years in Mold The shift toward plastic-free wipes in retail began in 2020, led by Tesco, followed by Boots, Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsburys and Lidl. "Last year, 96% of the wipes Nice-Pak produced for the UK market were plastic-free - we took action well before legislation demanded it," said Michael Docker, managing director at Nice-Pak. "We've invested heavily in sustainable technologies across our manufacturing sites and launched a global pledge in 2020 to champion plastic-free products and recyclable packaging. Thanks to the collaboration of our suppliers and retail partners, we've helped drive large-scale, industry-wide change. Read more: Wrexham take away wins Leader Best Chippy 2025 title "We've long believed that investing in sustainable innovation is the right thing for the environment. We fully support a complete ban on plastic containing wipes and stand ready to help others make the transition. "While this ban is excellent news, it's important to clarify that plastic-free does not mean flushable. Most wipes should be disposed of in the bin. Always check the packaging for correct disposal instructions."
Associated Press
03-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Nice-Pak Reaches Donation Milestone of $7 Million in Products To Support Communities in Need
Partnership with Good360 ensures wipes are quickly deployed for disaster recovery 'Our work with Good360 has reached an important milestone, and our long-term partnership is a reminder of the critical role wipes play in disaster response.'— Deb Fillis Ryba PEARL RIVER, NY, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 / / -- Nice-Pak, a leading provider of wet-wipe solutions for retailers and brand owners, today announced it has reached an important milestone—over $7 million worth of personal care and surface wet wipes donated to nonprofits, including disaster relief and recovery efforts. This was achieved through its ongoing partnership with Good360, a global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving. Celebrating Eight Years of Impact with Good360 'Wipes are one of the top-requested items from our nonprofit partners because they help alleviate hygiene insecurity and the health risks that come after a natural disaster,' said Morgan Loomis, Vice President, Disaster Response and Recovery, Good360. 'Nice-Pak has been instrumental in providing convenient and portable hygiene to so many who have been affected by fires, hurricanes and other disasters over the past eight years of our partnership.' According to Good360, the donated wipes—valued at $7 million in fair-market terms—have positively impacted more than a million lives. Since the partnership began, Nice-Pak's products have been distributed to over 700 nonprofits and have supported recovery efforts across over 30 different disaster sites, including the Southern California wildfires and Hurricane Helene flooding in the Southeast, as well as regions affected by conflict, such as Ukraine and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Wet wipes play an essential role in recovery, providing cleaning, disinfecting and hand hygiene when clean water is scarce. 'Our work with Good360 has reached an important milestone, and our long-term partnership is a reminder of the critical role wipes play in disaster response,' said Deb Fillis Ryba, Global Director of Environmental and Social Impact at Nice-Pak. 'Good360 is the ideal partner to help get our products quickly into the hands of those who need them most, and we are honored to support their mission.' In 2021, Nice-Pak became a Resilient-Response partner with Good 360 to focus on proactive donations so that relief organizations can be prepared before disaster strikes. Nice-Pak donations are based on a quarterly needs assessment, which enables Good360 to pre-position the product with its extensive network of nonprofits. With donations already on site at regional distribution hubs, Nice-Pak wipes are quickly deployed to areas of need. Nice-Pak began its donation efforts in 2017 with shipments supporting recovery from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Since then, Good360 has distributed Nice-Pak wipes to more than 700 nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the world—delivering the right products to the right people at the right time. About Nice-Pak Headquartered in Pearl River, NY, Nice-Pak is the go-to solutions partner for surface and skin hygiene for both private label and brand owners, providing expertise in sourcing, formulation, consumer marketing and insights. Over the years, the company introduced numerous innovations in wet-wipe products for consumer, healthcare, foodservice and commercial markets. About Good360 Good360 closes the need-gap by partnering with socially responsible companies to source essential donated goods and distribute them through a network of more than 100,000 vetted nonprofits. In doing so, Good360 supports communities in crisis, empowers nonprofit partners and reduces landfill waste. To date, Good360 has distributed more than $21 billion in donated goods, thanks to generous donors like Nice-Pak. Good360 is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at Diana Hatton Nice-Pak Products, Inc. [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
