article_snippet: They are usually made from a combination of plastics, wood pulp and cotton.
article_snippet: The material is hard to break down and can float about our sewers and seas for years.
article_snippet: But even in landfill even in landfill create problems, due to the combination of alcohol, preservatives, fragrances, cleaning and moisturising agents with which even in landfill are impregnated.
article_snippet: The antibacterial alcohol also kills the bacteria and enzymes which we rely on to break down solid waste in landfill sites — and in septic tanks, too.
article_snippet: Don’t think that composting the bacteria and enzymes which we rely on to break down solid waste in landfill sites — and in septic tanks, too is a good idea, either.
article_snippet: The synthetic fibres won’t break down, while the chemicals and preservatives will pollute your plants and kill off the soil