59 Amendments of Piernicola PEDICINI related to 2018/0172(COD)
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The main purpose of this Directive should be to prevent and reduce the use of disposable products. Where this is not possible for medical or safety reasons, or because reusable alternatives are not yet available, then biodegradable and compostable products should be used.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Directive 94/62/EC, as amended by Directive (EU) 2015/720, laid down a requirement for the Commission to carry out by May 2017 a legislative review of measures to reduce the consumption of very lightweight plastic carrier bags, based on lifecycle impacts. The Commission has so far not undertaken that review. Given that such plastic bags very commonly end up as litter, it is appropriate to introduce measures to restrict their placing on the market except for uses which are strictly necessary. Very lightweight plastic carrier bags should not be placed on the market as packaging for loose food except where they are required for hygiene reasons, in which cases biodegradable and compostable bags should be used, such as for the packaging of damp food (such as raw meat, fish or dairy products). For very lightweight plastic carrier bags to which that marketing restriction does not apply, the existing provisions introduced by Directive (EU) 2015/720 remain applicable.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Beverage bottles that are single-use plastic products are one of the most found marine litter items on the beaches in the Union. This is due to the lack of efficient preventive measures, ineffective separate collection systems and low participation in those systems by the consumers. It is necessary to promote more efficient separate collection systems and reduction targets and therefore, a minimum separate collection target should be established for beverage bottles that are single-use plastic products. Member States should be able to achieve that minimum target by setting separate collection targets for beverage bottles that are single-use plastic products in the framework of the extended producer responsibility schemes or by establishing deposit refund schemes or by any other measure that they find appropriate. This will have a direct, positive impact on the collection rate, the quality of the collected material and the quality of the recyclates, offering opportunities for the recycling business and the market for the recyclate.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2 a) Biodegradable and compostable plastic packaging means a polymer capable of undergoing physical, biological decomposition, such that it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass and water and in accordance with European standards for packaging recoverable through composting and anaerobic digestion.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The main aim of this Directive must be to prevent and reduce the use of single-use products. Where this is not possible for medical or safety reasons or because reusable alternatives do not yet exist, biodegradable and compostable products should be used.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to achieve a significant reduction in the consumption of the single-use plastic products listed in Part A of the Annex on their territory by … [six years after the end-date for transposition50% reduction by 2025 and an 80% reduction by 2030 in consumption of food containers and drinking cups and a reduction of 30% by 2025 and 50% by 2030 in beverage bottles listed in Part A of the Annex on their territory. The reduction targets are based on data concerning the levels of consumption of the above-mentioned products to be submitted to the European Commission by the Member States within 18 months from the date of entry into force of thise Directive].
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those measures may include national consumption reduction targets, measures ensuring that reusable alternatives to those products are made available at the point of sale to the final consumer, economic instruments such as ensuring that single- use plastic products are not provided free of charge at the pointvalue added tax (VAT) levied at variable rates dictated by the reusability and recyclability of products, incentives for the installation of free water dispensing units in public places, incentives for the installation of water filters for housing, and mandatory use of reusable to thableware final consumer bars and restaurants. Those measures may vary depending on the environmental impact of the products referred to in the first subparagraph.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission mayust adopt an implementing act laying down the methodology for the calculation and verification of the significant reduction intargets for reducing the consumption of the single-use plastic products referred to in paragraph 1 within one year from the date of transposition of the Directive. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 16(2).
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Directive 94/62/EC, as amended by Directive (EU) 2015/720, imposed a requirement on the Commission to carry out a legislative review by May 2017 on measures to reduce the consumption of very lightweight plastic carrier bags, based on lifecycle impacts. The Commission has so far not undertaken that review. Given that such plastic bags are very likely to end up littering the environment, it is appropriate to introduce measures to restrict their placing on the market except for uses which are strictly necessary. Very lightweight plastic carrier bags should not be placed on the market as packaging for loose food except where they are required for hygiene reasons, such as for the packaging of humid food (such as raw meat, fish or dairy) In that case only biodegradable and compostable bags should be used. For very lightweight plastic carrier bags to which the marketing restriction does not apply, the existing provisions introduced by Directive (EU) 2015/720 remain applicable.
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In order for beverage containers listed in Annex C to be placed on the market, they must contain the following minimum proportion of recycled material: (a) at least 25% by 2025; (b) at least 50% by 2030; (c) at least 75% by 2035; (d) 100% by 2040. Beverage containers composed of 100% biodegradable and compostable materials shall be exempted, and should achieve growing market shares in line with the following targets: (a) at least 25% by 2025; (b) at least 50% by 2030; (c) at least 75% by 2035.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that each single-use plastic product listed in Part D of the Annex placed on the market bears a conspicuous, clearly legible and indelible marking informing consumers of one or more of the following:
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) the presence in the product of chemicals of concern, such as hazardous metals, phthalates, PFAS, bisphenols, as well as endocrine disruptors and other substances of very high concern (SVHC) under Regulation (EU) 1907/2006.
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) reusable alternatives to the product where such alternatives exist;
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall take measures to penalise consumers who discard litter in the environment and shall at the same time create economic incentives for individuals and/or associations or NGOs that voluntarily undertake to clean up public spaces.
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall take the necessary measures to collect separately, by 2025, an amount of waste single-use plastic products listed in Part F of the Annex equal to 90% of such single-use plastic products placed on the market in a given year by weight. In order to achieve that objective Member States may inter aliaust:
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) establish deposit-refund schemes, and/or
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the presence of chemical components which possess the properties referred to in Article 57 of Regulation (EU) 1907/2006 or which have been identified in accordance with the procedures referred to in Article 59(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 establishing the list of substances that are candidates for classification as being Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC).
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) the presence in the product of chemicals of concern, such as hazardous metals, phthalates, PFAS, bisphenols, as well as endocrine disruptors and other substances of very high concern (SVHC) under Regulation (EU) 1907/2006.
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall ensure that reusable menstrual cups are available in particular in large retailers and pharmacies, and awareness-raising measures on alternatives to single-use menstrual products are implemented, including through school programmes.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the data on single-use plastic products listed in Parts A, C, D, E, F and G of the Annex that have been placed on the Union market each year, to demonstrate the consumption reduction in accordance with Article 4(1);
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Directive by … [sixfour years after the end-date for transposition of this Directive]. The evaluation shall be based on the information available in accordance with Article 13. Member States shall provide the Commission with any additional information necessary for the purposes of the evaluation and the preparation of the report referred to in paragraph 2.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Directive 2008/98/EC lays down general minimum requirements for extended producer responsibility schemes. Those requirements should apply to extended producer responsibility schemes established by this Directive. This Directive, however, establishes additional extended producer responsibility requirements, for example, the requirement on producers of certain single-use plastic products to coverntribute significantly to the costs of clean-up of litter.
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) it is feasible to establish binding quantitative Union targets for the consumption reduction of, in particular, single-use plastic products and for increases in the targets for reducing the products listed in Part A of the Annex;
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Beverage bottles that are single-use plastic products are one of the most found marine litter items on the beaches in the Union. This is due to the lack of efficient prevention measures, ineffective separate collection systems and low participation in those systems by the consumers. It is necessary to promote more efficient separate collection systems and reduction targets and, therefore, a minimum separate collection target should be established for beverage bottles that are single-use plastic products. Member States should be able to achieve that minimum target by setting separate collection targets for beverage bottles that are single-use plastic products in the framework of the extended producer responsibility schemes or by establishing deposit refund schemes or by any other measure that they find appropriate. This will have a direct, positive impact on the collection rate, the quality of the collected material and the quality of the recyclates, offering opportunities for the recycling business and the market for the recyclate.
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Pursuant to paragraph 22 of the Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making of 13 April 201648, the Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Directive. That evaluation should be based on experience gathered and data collected during the implementation of this Directive and data collected under Directive 2008/56/EC or Directive 2008/98/EC. The evaluation should provide the basis for an assessment of possible further measures and an assessment whether, in view of monitoring of marine litter in the Union, the Annex listing single-use plastic products needs to be reviewed. The evaluation should also consider whether scientific and technical progress that has taken place in the meantime, including the development of biodegradable materials and the development of criteria or a standard for biodegradability of plastics in the marine environment, as foreseen in the European Plastics Strategy, allows the setting of a standard for biodegradation of certain single-use plastic products in the marine environment which is not applicable to the products listed in Part B of the Annex for which a restriction on placing on the market already exists and for which alternatives are already available. That standard would include a standard to test if, as a result of physical and biological decomposition in the marine environment, plastics would fully decompose into carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass and water within a timescale short enough for the plastics not to be harmful for marine life and not lead to an accumulation of plastics in the environment. If that is the case, single-use plastic products that meet such a standard could be exempted from the prohibition on placing on the market. While the European Strategy for Plastics already envisages action in this area, it also recognises the challenges in relation to determining a regulatory framework for plastics with biodegradable properties due to different marine conditions across seas. ___________________ 48 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part A – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part A – indent 2 a (new)
- Beverage bottles
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 6 a (new)
Annex I – part B – indent 6 a (new)
- Very lightweight plastic carrier bags as defined in Article 3(1d) of Directive 94/62/EC, with the exception of cases in which they are necessary on hygiene grounds, in which case only biodegradable and compostable lightweight bags may be used.
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 6 a (new)
Annex I – part B – indent 6 a (new)
- Expanded polystyrene (EPS)
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 6 b (new)
Annex I – part B – indent 6 b (new)
- Lollipop-shaped sticks
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part D – indent 3
Annex I – part D – indent 3
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part E – indent 7
Annex I – part E – indent 7
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2 a) 'Biodegradable and compostable plastic packaging' means a polymer capable of undergoing physical, biological decomposition, such that it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass and water and in accordance with European standards for packaging recoverable through composting and anaerobic digestion.
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to achieve a significant reduction in the consumption of the single-use plastic products listed in Part A of the Annex on their territory by … [six years after the end-date for transposition of thisreduction of 50% by 2025 and 80% by 2030 in the consumption of food containers and cups for beverages and a reduction of 30% by 2025 and 50% by 2030 in beverage bottles listed in Part A of the Annex on their territory. The reduction targets shall be based on the consumption levels of the above- mentioned products, which Member States must provide to the Commission by 18 months after the date of entry into force of the Directive]. .
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those measures may include national consumption reduction targets, measures ensuring that reusable alternatives to those products are made available at the point of sale to the final consumer, economic instruments such as ensuring that single- use plastic products are not provided free of charge at the point of sale to the final consumer, a tax on added value (VAT) adjusted in line with the reusability and recyclability of products, incentives for the installation of free drinking water dispensers in public places, incentives for the installation of water filters in accommodation or an obligation to use reusable crockery in bars and restaurants. Those measures may vary depending on the environmental impact of the products referred to in the first subparagraph.
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission mayust adopt an implementing act laying down the methodology for the calculation and verification of the significanttargets for reduction in the consumption of the single-use plastic products referred to in paragraph 1 within one year of the date of transposition of the Directive. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 16(2).
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In order to permit the beverage containers listed in Part C of the Annex to be placed on the market, they must have a recycled content of at least 25% by 2025 and 50% by 2030.
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that each single-use plastic product listed in Part D of the Annex placed on the market bears a conspicuous, clearly legible and indelible marking informing consumers of one or more of the following:
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) the presence in the product of chemicals of concern, such as hazardous metals, phthalates, PFAS, bisphenols, as well as endocrine disruptors and other substances of very high concern (SVHC) under Regulation (EU) 1907/2006.
Amendment 386 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) Reusable alternatives to the product where such alternatives exist;
Amendment 414 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
With regard to the schemes established pursuant to paragraph 1, Member States shall ensure that the producers of the single-use plastic products listed in Part E of the Annex shall cover the costs of the collection of waste consisting of those single-use plastic products and its subsequent transport and treatment, including the costs to clean up litter and the costs of the awareness raising measures referred to in Article 10 regarding those products and, finally, shall contribute to covering the costs of cleaning up litter.
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall adopt measures to penalise consumers who discard waste into the environment and at the same time shall lay down financial incentives for those citizens who volunteer to clean up public spaces.
Amendment 442 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall take the necessary measures to collect separately, by 2025, an amount of waste single-use plastic products listed in Part F of the Annex equal to 90% of such single-use plastic products placed on the market in a given year by weight. In order to achieve that objective Member States may inter aliaust:
Amendment 443 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) establish deposit-refund schemes, and/or
Amendment 465 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the presence of chemical components with the properties set out in Article 57 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, or which have been identified in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 laying down a list of candidates for substances of very high concern (SVHC).
Amendment 467 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) the presence in the product of chemicals of concern, such as hazardous metals, phthalates, PFAS, bisphenols, as well as endocrine disruptors and other substances of very high concern (SVHC) under Regulation (EU) 1907/2006.
Amendment 473 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Moreover, Member States ensure that reusable menstrual products are available, in particular in large retailers and pharmacies, and awareness-raising measures on alternatives to single-use menstrual products are implemented, including through school programmes.
Amendment 483 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the data on single-use plastic products listed in Parts A, C, D, E, F and G of the Annex that have been placed on the Union market each year, to demonstrate the consumption reduction in accordance with Article 4(1);
Amendment 493 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Directive by … [sixfour years after the end-date for transposition of this Directive]. The evaluation shall be based on the information available in accordance with Article 13. Member States shall provide the Commission with any additional information necessary for the purposes of the evaluation and the preparation of the report referred to in paragraph 2.
Amendment 505 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) it is feasible to establish binding quantitative Union targets for the consumption reduction of, in particular, single-use plastic products listand to increase the reduction targets for the products contained in Part A of the Annex;
Amendment 516 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) sufficient scientific and technical progress has been made, and criteria or a standard for biodegradability in the marine environment applicable to single-use plastic products within the scope of this dDirective and their single-use substitutes have been developed, in order to determine which products no longer need to be. These marine biodegradability criteria shall not apply to the products listed in Part B of the Annex already subject to the restrictions on placing on the market, where appropriat and for which alternatives are already available.
Amendment 543 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part A – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part A – indent 2 a (new)
-- Beverage bottles
Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent -1 (new)
Annex I – part B – indent -1 (new)
-- Very lightweight plastic carrier bags as defined in Article 3(1d) of Directive 94/62/EC, except when they are required for hygiene purposes, in which case only very lightweight carrier bags that are biodegradable and compostable may be used.
Amendment 566 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 2
Annex I – part B – indent 2
— Cutlery (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks), except where required for medical reasons in hospitals or for safety reasons in prisons. In these cases, only biodegradable and compostable cutlery may be used, and it must then be collected separately and processed for composting or recycling.
Amendment 572 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 3
Annex I – part B – indent 3
— Plates, except where required for medical reasons in hospitals or for safety reasons in prisons. In these cases, only biodegradable and compostable cutlery may be used, and it must then be collected separately and processed for composting or recycling.
Amendment 589 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 5 a (new)
Annex I – part B – indent 5 a (new)
-- Plastic lollipop sticks
Amendment 599 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 6 a (new)
Annex I – part B – indent 6 a (new)
- Expanded polystyrene (EPS)
Amendment 630 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part D – indent 3
Annex I – part D – indent 3
Amendment 665 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part E – indent 7
Annex I – part E – indent 7
Amendment 705 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part G – indent 7
Annex I – part G – indent 7