A Bill to require manufacturers to fit microplastic-catching filters to new domestic and commercial washing machines; to make provision about the promotion of the use of microplastic-catching filters in washing machines and raising awareness about the consequences of microplastics from washing machines for pollution in rivers and seas; and for connected purposes.
The bill would require manufacturers to fit microplastic-catching filters to all new domestic and commercial washing machines. It would also promote the use of these filters and raise awareness about how microplastics from washing machines pollute rivers and seas.
The bill is at the first reading stage in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons and is sponsored by Alberto Costa.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
