"Hey! Thanks for getting in touch. The wipes are readily biodegradable according to European standards. The wipe material does not contain plastic and is made with 100% renewable plant fibres. 95% of the impregnation/liquid is from natural origin, as stated on the product. The remaining 5% of the impregnation/liquid consists of other ingredients that provide the formula stability and ensure safety. Biodegradable means that a material can decompose physically and biologically until it becomes carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass and water, all in accordance with European standards. However, we still want to emphasize to not flush the wipes down the toilet or dispose of them in domestic or industrial composting plants, as biodegradability doesn’t mean compostability. Therefore, the internationally recognized symbol for bin disposal is present on the packaging. We hope this helps, NIVEA"