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Use of Biobeads in Wastewater Treatment
P003173 - 18 March 2026
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning use of biobeads in wastewater treatment was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition calls for the phasing out of plastic "biobeads" in wastewater treatment due to environmental damage caused by their use, particularly after 300 million beads washed up on the Sussex coast.
Action Requested
The House of Commons is asked to request that the Government work with water companies and the Environment Agency to end the use of plastic biobeads in wastewater treatment.
Key Facts
- 9,915 people have signed the petition.
- 300 million plastic beads washed up on Camber Sands and along the Sussex coast.
- The Sussex Wildlife Trust is collaborating with the campaign.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
18 March 2026
Helena Dollimore
Labour (Co-op)
Hastings and Rye
I present this petition on behalf of the 9,915 people who have supported my campaign calling on the water companies to end the use of plastic beads in wastewater treatment. A few months ago, I had no idea that plastic beads were used in wastewater treatment, and then 300 million of them washed up on our coastline at Camber Sands and along the Sussex coast, causing an environmental catastrophe. I have since been working with the Sussex Wildlife Trust because the use of plastic beads in wastewater treatment is an outdated technology and better, modern methods exist. Why are the water companies still using them, especially in coastal areas where they can do so much damage?
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