Mey Shemesh Wipes Campaign Educates Beit Shemesh Residents
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
The "Mey Shemesh" corporation conducted a street campaign in Beit Shemesh during Sukkot to educate residents about not flushing wet wipes. The campaign aimed to prevent pipe blockages and floods by distributing information and Sukkot decorations. This effort is part of a larger initiative to raise awareness about the issue. Chairman Meir Shechter emphasized the simplicity of the correct action: disposing of wipes in the trash.
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- "Mey Shemesh" corporation ran a Sukkot street campaign in Beit Shemesh about not flushing wet wipes.
- The campaign educated residents that flushing wipes causes pipe blockages and floods.
- Informational materials and Sukkot decorations were distributed to residents.
- The initiative is part of a broader "Flushed a Wipe? Caused a Flood" awareness campaign.
- Chairman Meir Shechter highlighted the simple action of throwing wipes in the trash.
During the Sukkot holiday, the "Mey Shemesh" corporation launched a street campaign in Beit Shemesh to prevent the flushing of wet wipes down toilets. The corporation's team engaged with residents, explaining that wipes do not disintegrate in pipes and can cause blockages and floods. Alongside informational materials, residents also received Sukkot decorations. This initiative is part of a broader public awareness campaign titled "Flushed a Wipe? Caused a Flood." "Mey Shemesh" opted for direct community engagement beyond digital and print advertising, with further outreach activities planned for the city. Corporation Chairman Meir Shechter stated, "We were happy to meet the city's residents and convey this important message in a different, pleasant, and down-to-earth way. Ultimately, it's a simple action everyone can take at home: throw wipes in the trash, not the toilet, thus preventing unnecessary blockages, floods, and nuisances."