Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Joan Ruddock (Labour), on Thursday, 19 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 36 members in total.

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DISPOSAL OF WET WIPES AND OTHER MATERIALS

That this House is appalled to learn that the number of wet wipes found as part of the Marine Conservation Society's Beach Clean increased by 50 per cent in a year; understands that wet wipes do not break down like toilet tissue due to their tougher, sometimes plastic, fibres; further understands that water companies estimate that about 70 per cent of blockages are avoidable if wipes and other materials are disposed of properly; supports the 3p's campaign of nothing but pee, poo or paper; and calls on the Government to do more to promote the campaign and encourage manufacturers to raise awareness of correct disposal methods.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

898 

Session

2014-15

Other sponsors

Caroline Lucas

Martin Caton

Joan Walley

Mary Glindon

Iain McKenzie

Subjects

Waste management

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk