There is no basis here for saying that most wipes are wasted. A more useful question is where avoidable loss happens in a particular routine. Separate wipes used for their intended task from extra sheets pulled unintentionally, unusable sheets, and product left unused.
Define waste before measuring it
Using another wipe because the intended task requires it is not automatically waste. An assessment should not pressure someone to compromise appropriate cleansing just to lower a sheet count.
Define the avoidable event instead. Examples might include an unwanted sheet discarded after over-pulling or a wipe rendered unsuitable by a damaged closure. These are possible categories to track, not claims about their prevalence.
Keep the categories separate
An extra sheet released from a pack is a dispensing observation. A sheet that dries out before use is a storage or packaging observation. An unopened pack left unused is a purchasing observation.
Combining them into one number may hide the actual problem. A change that improves dispensing would not necessarily solve overbuying, and buying a smaller pack would not necessarily improve the opening.
Record events during normal use
A simple proposed log can note the pack, the type of avoidable loss, and where in the pack it occurred. Do not record private care details; the handling event is enough.
Observe normal intended use rather than repeatedly pulling sheets only to create data. The purpose is to understand a routine, not to manufacture waste in order to measure it.
Relate a feature to the relevant category
Plushwipes Fragrance Free 50ct uses perforated wipes intended to support one-at-a-time dispensing. Its rigid lid and inner peel label are intended to help preserve moisture.
Those manufacturer features relate to different possible losses. They do not establish an exact reduction in waste or prove that every sheet will remain usable under every storage condition.
Change one practical cause
If the issue is an unclear closing step, focus on that step. If too many packs are opened simultaneously, consider a simpler replenishment routine. If the problem persists despite following directions, provide specific feedback to the manufacturer.
Read dispensing and cost per routine for the calculation and wipe efficiency design for a broader evaluation.
The useful measure is avoidable loss you can actually identify—not a dramatic percentage attached to the entire category.