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.
House of Commons
Alberto CostaConservative
23 October 2025
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The Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill would require new domestic and commercial washing machines to have built-in microplastic-catching filters. It also includes measures to promote the use of these filters and to raise awareness about the impact of microplastics from washing machines on rivers and seas, and for connected purposes.
The bill is at the second reading in the Commons. It follows an initial reading in 2024; after this stage it would typically move to committee stage, report stage and third reading before progressing to the Lords.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 15 May 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 29 October 2024 under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
