6 Amendments of Fredrick FEDERLEY related to 2017/2087(INI)
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recommends that more consumer products are included within the scope of the Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC); emphasises that priority should be given to ICT products, which are sold in large numbers and replaced frequently; highlights, in particular, the urgent need to improve the sustainability of mobiles/smartphonesthe Commission should carefully assess and evaluate such product groups and indicate those with the highest potential;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that the Ecodesign Directive has been an important tool for the energy efficiency of products and believes that future coordination with initiatives connected to circular economy could enhance this further; calls therefore for an ambitious plan concerning ecodesign and the circular economy which will provide both environmental benefits and a unique opportunity for job development;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the ecodesign criteria to be broadened to include resource efficiency, the circular economy and health aspects of products; considers it necessary to combine resource efficiency and circularity of materials with continuous energy savings; stresses that energy should be considered a key resource and that products should be optimised for both energy consumption and material use; believes that focusing on thedeveloping criteria ofn durability, upgradability, reparability and recyclability will also provide a unique opportunity for job developmentmust be given priority;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that a broader scope including more criteria must be developed in a way that drives innovation and does not create unnecessary administrative burden; the inclusion of new products must be done gradually in order to develop the necessary expertise to set verifiable and enforceable criteria; in this regard other measures such as producer responsibility schemes should also be considered as long as they can be properly monitored;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the need to optimise and safeguard the decision-making process; emphasises that ecodesign measures should be adopted individually and within the deadlines; calls on the Commission to justify delays and to set aside the necessary resources for implementation; believes, in addition, that voluntary agreements should no longer be given priority;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the development of structuralproper funding so that Member States can ensure adequate monitoring of policy development, undertake market surveillance, consult at national level and design proactive communication strategies.