8 Amendments of Tibor SZANYI related to 2018/2035(INI)
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to come forward with an update of the essential requirements in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, which takes into account the material properties of each packaging and addressinges in particular prevention, design for circularity, multiple recycling and over- packaging;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Points out that the use of recycled plastic materials is not possible for food contact by the current legislation; therefore calls on the Commission to modernize the EU legislative framework for food contact materials, in order to facilitate the use of recycled plastic- and other, endlessly recycled materials where it is safe for human health;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Urges the Commission and the Member States to introduce incentives for decreasing the use of the plastic materials and to support innovation in packaging in case of all the food products where the packaging in plastic is needed for the fight against food waste and to ensure human safety (fresh meat, dairy products, frozen products etc.), especially during the modernization of the current legislation on the food contact materials;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that mandatory rules on recycled content for specific plastic products may be needed in order to drive the uptake of secondary raw materials;
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Recognises that restricting the use of single use plastic products will create opportunities for sustainable business models, including the use of alternative materials, such as materials that can be bio-based or endlessly recycled without loss of quality;
Amendment 333 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that there are various pathways to achieving high collection and recycling rates and a reduction in litter, including deposit-refundextended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes for extended producthe separate collection of all materials including plastics and, where reslevant deponsibility (EPR) schemest refund schemes for certain types of packaging; underlines that the choice of a certain scheme remains within the remit of the competent authority in the Member State, which can take local specificities into account and ensure that any existing well-performing and cost- efficient systems are not jeopardised;
Amendment 385 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Highlights the importance of lifecycle assessments in order to demonstrate a reduced environmental impact for all bio-plasticpotential role for bio-plastics compared to alternative plastic products, based on robust lifecycle assessments;
Amendment 441 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Welcomes the Commission’s announcement that an additional EUR 100 million will be invested to drive investment towards circular solutions under Horizon 2020; supports the development of a Strategic Research Innovation Agenda on plasticsmaterial circularity to guide future funding decisions;