3 Amendments of György HÖLVÉNYI related to 2017/2087(INI)
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes the trend in mining to turn to lower-grade and deeper resources in Europe, which results in the extraction of more material in order to produce the target metal; highlights that waste originating from the quarrying and mining industries makes up a very large proportion of the total volume of waste produced in the EU (approx.30% in 2012);
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes in this regard the 2016- 2019 Ecodesign work programme, which includes commitments to develop requirements and standards for material efficiency, and urges the Commission to complete this work as a matter of priority; considers that such criteria should be based on robust analyses, focus on areas with clear improvement potential and be enforceable and verifiable by market surveillance authorities; when defining best practices, the use of results of past and ongoing research activities, cutting edge innovations in waste electrical and electronic equipment recycling should be promoted;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to encourage the recovery of critical raw materials also from mining waste;