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Motion · S6M-09143 · 23 May 2023

Environmental Harm of Wet Wipes Containing Plastic

Lodged by Jackie Baillie (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 11 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the harm caused by wet wipes containing plastic and welcomes calls across the UK for a ban on such products; understands that a significant number of wet wipes contain plastic; acknowledges the consequences of the use of these wet wipes, which it understands causes 36,000 blockages each year in the sewer network, reportedly costing £7 million to clear, and notes the additional environmental damage reportedly caused by these wipes, including the pollution of beaches and the killing of wildlife.

Supporters (11)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.