Holland & Barrett ditches wet wipes in eco push

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UK Holland & Barrett has stamped its environmentally friendly foot by banning the sale of wet wipes in its 800 stores.From September,the beauty and wellness retailer will rid its shelves of 34 controversial products,encouraging customers to opt for sustainable alternatives.This is a first for the UK high street and is part of Holland & Barrett's'Clean and Conscious'approach,which is putting pressure on other retailers to follow suit.The company's Head of Beauty,Joanne Cooke,said:"There is a growing awareness of how much our current throwaway culture is damaging our oceans,beaches and rivers.