8 Amendments of György HÖLVÉNYI related to 2018/2035(INI)
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
-1. Observes that it is not justified either socially or economically to use such quantities of plastic products, of such quality, and that if the costs associated with subsequent waste management or with the negative effects of climate change were reflected in the prices of products, in many cases neither the manufacturer nor the consumer would decide to use plastic;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that preventing the generation of plastic waste upfront, prioritising reuse of plastic products and boosting our plastics recycling performance are bothall key; calls on all stakeholders to consider the recent Chinese import ban on plastic waste as an opportunity to invest in state-of-the-art recycling capacity in the EU, including from the point of view of environmental and climate change aspects;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
5. Observes that, from the point of view of the shift to a circular economy, it is vital to change consumption patterns, to secure widespread recognition of the impact of plastics and other products on the environment, and to develop attitudes and provide education concerning environmental protection;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that joint actions by all stakeholders are necessary in order to succeed and achieve an outcome that is advantageous for both the economy and, the environment and the climate; emphasises that converting general concern about plastic waste into public responsibility and behavioural change remains an equally important challenge;
Amendment 191 #
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, addressing in particular prevention, prioritising reuse, design for circularity and over-packaging;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that there is no panacea to address the harmful effects of single-use plastics, and believes that a combination of voluntary and regulatory measures is therefore required to resolve this complex issue, including the issue of changes in consumer behaviour;
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes note of actions already taken in some Member States and therefore supports the Commission in coming forward with a specific legislative framework on gradually reducing the use of single-use plastics with the aim of halting the generation of marine litter in the EU and thereby contributing to the goal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds;
Amendment 392 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 27 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Observes that biodegradable plastics must be distinguished from non-biodegradable ones in the interests of effective waste management; considers that the Commission should draft legislation to ensure that, once products become waste, it is still possible to establish whether they are biodegradable;