The impact of current washing machines on marine life and the food chain is discussed in depth in the linked video.
The washing machine connection starts after the 11 minute mark but it is important to watch the entire video for a full understanding of this major environmental problem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpGt5L3GC7o
And to further grasp an understanding of the enormity of the problems caused by plastics in our oceans...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwTDvqaqPlM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co43TXJXryI
Our planet thanks you for your time.