19 Amendments of Patrizia TOIA related to 2018/0172(COD)
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Circular approaches that prioritise re-usable products and re-use systems, as well as the recyclability of products, will lead to a reduction of waste generated, and such prevention is at the pinnacle of the waste hierarchy enshrined in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.34. Such approaches are also in line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 1235 to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. _________________ 34 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3). 35 The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) It is necessary to establish an agreed definition of biodegradable and compostable plastic.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) For other single-use plastic products, suitable and more sustainable alternatives that are also affordable are readily available. In order to limit the adverse impact of such products on the environment, Member States should be required to prohibit or limit their placing on the Union market. By doing so, the use of those readily available and more sustainable alternatives as well as innovative solutions towards more sustainable business models, re-use alternatives and substitution of materials would be promoted. Specific criteria should be laid down for assessing the life cycle of these alternatives and determining whether they meet the requirements that are currently met by single-use plastic products, comply with EU legislation on waste and provide greater sustainability.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Certain single-use plastic products end up in the environment as a result of inappropriate disposal through sewers or other inappropriate release into the environment. Therefore, single-use plastic products that are frequently disposed of through sewers or otherwise inappropriately disposed of should be subject to marking requirements, measures to raise awareness and targets for the reduction of consumption. The marking should inform consumers about appropriate waste disposal options and/or waste disposal options to be avoided and/or about the negative environmental impacts of litter as a result of inappropriate disposal, as well as the existence of alternative products with equivalent characteristics. The Commission should be empowered to establish a harmonised format for the marking and when doing so should, where appropriate, test the perception of the proposed marking with representative groups of consumers to ensure that it is effective and clearly understandable.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Directive, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission in respect of the methodology for the calculation of the annual consumption of the single-use plastic products for which consumption reduction objectives have been set, the specifications for the marking to be affixed on certain single-use plastic products and the format of the information to be provided by Member States and compiled by the European Environment Agency on the implementation of this Directive. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council49. _________________ 49 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) It is necessary to promote, by means of support for research and innovation, including under the Horizon Europe programme, investment in resource-efficient and circular solutions, such as prevention and design options, diversification of feedstock and innovative recycling technologies such as molecular and chemical recycling, as well as the improvement of mechanical recycling; the innovative potential of start-ups in this regard should be highlighted; the European Parliament supports the establishment of a Strategic Research Innovation Agenda on material circularity, with a specific focus on plastic and materials containing it, as well as packaging; adequate funding will be necessary to help leverage private investment; public-private partnerships can help accelerate the transition to a circular economy;
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) biodegradable and compostable plastics and plastics containing a high level of renewable raw materials, as referred to in European standard UNI EN 13432 and Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste, which make it possible to optimise the management of organic waste, to reduce environmental impact and to contribute to the development of virtuous systems, with significant long-term beneits throughout the production, consumption and disposal cycle.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
(4 a) ‘closed loop for food-waste management’ means an integrated food management system in controlled environments, such as hospitals, school and company canteens, public and sport events, transport, whereas resource recovery and waste management are based on the principle of controlling material inputs to maximise recycling and recovery of materials, while preventing waste disposal. This is achieved by the provision, for sanitary reasons, of compostable single use plates, cutlery, glasses and packaging, alongside an organic recycling infrastructure and programme to generate high quality compost and renewable energy.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the presence of plastics in the product and, if applicable, the existence of alternative products with similar operational characteristics.
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall take measures to inform consumers who make use of the single-use plastic products listed in Part B of the Annex about the reasons for restricting their placing on the market before the restrictions concerned enter into force.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. sufficient technical developments of recycling technologies, including chemical recycling, have been made in order to achieve the objectives stated in the EU plastics strategy (COM(2018) 28 final) and in the circular economy package directives 2018/851 EU and2018/852 or additional resources should be made available through the EUR&I framework to foster the progress of these technologies and support the R&I platforms already in place.
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 2
Annex I – part B – indent 2
— Cutlery (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks), with the exception of those used in closed circuits to manage food waste, where waste is separated and recycled
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 3
Annex I – part B – indent 3
— Plates, with the exception of those used in closed circuits to manage food waste, where waste is separated and recycled
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part D – indent 3 a (new)
Annex I – part D – indent 3 a (new)
- Cutlery (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks) used in "closed loop for food- waste management" systems, where separate collection and recycling is ensured
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part D – indent 3 b (new)
Annex I – part D – indent 3 b (new)
- Plates used in" closed loop for food-waste management" systems, where separate collection and recycling is ensured
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part E – indent 8 a (new)
Annex I – part E – indent 8 a (new)
- Plates used in "closed loop for food-waste management" systems, where separate collection and recycling is ensured
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part E – indent 8 b (new)
Annex I – part E – indent 8 b (new)
- Cutlery (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks) used in "closed loop for food- waste management" systems, where separate collection and recycling is ensured
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part G – indent 9 a (new)
Annex I – part G – indent 9 a (new)
- Cutlery (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks) used in "closed loop for food- waste management" systems, where separate collection and recycling is ensured
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part G – indent 9 b (new)
Annex I – part G – indent 9 b (new)
- Plates used in "closed loop for food-waste management" systems, where separate collection and recycling is ensured