Statement: California Passes Microplastic Pollution Prevention Bill Backed by Ocean Conservancy Scientists
September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Ocean Conservancy issued the following news release:
Today, the California state legislature passed Assembly Bill 1628, which prevents microfiber pollution - the most common microplastics in environmental samples - by requiring that all new washing machines sold into the state by 2029 have microfiber filters that meet a science-based standard for effective filtration. The state Senate passed the bill with a 28-to-8 vote yesterday and the state Assembly wi . . .
Today, the California state legislature passed Assembly Bill 1628, which prevents microfiber pollution - the most common microplastics in environmental samples - by requiring that all new washing machines sold into the state by 2029 have microfiber filters that meet a science-based standard for effective filtration. The state Senate passed the bill with a 28-to-8 vote yesterday and the state Assembly wi . . .