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.
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This Bill would require manufacturers to fit microplastic-catching filters to all new domestic and commercial washing machines. It also sets out measures to promote the uptake of these filters and to raise public awareness about the pollution caused by microplastics from washing machines in rivers and seas. The aim is to reduce microplastic pollution entering waterways from laundry processes.
The bill is at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. After this, it would typically progress to Committee for detailed examination, followed by further readings and potential passage to the Lords.
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29 Oct 2024
The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.
This Bill will therefore make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
