7 Amendments of Nicola CAPUTO related to 2015/0276(COD)
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Research in bio-based materials has progressed over the last years, but progress could be much faster if there were more market penetration of these materials. The use of sustainable biodegradable and bio-based packaging should therefore be encouraged, including by appropriate labelling of packaging, as already provided by article 8a of the consolidated version of Directive 94/62/EC in respect to plastic carrier bags.
Amendment 338 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(5a) In Article 8, the following paragraph 2a is inserted: '2a. In order to reduce the carbon footprint of packaging, the use of sustainable biodegradable and bio-based packaging should be encouraged, namely by raising consumers' awareness. To this end, packaging shall clearly indicate its bio-based content. '
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
(5b) In Article 10, first indent is replaced by the following: – criteria and methodologies for life- cycle analysis of packaging, including on its carbon footprint;
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
(5b) In Article 10, the following indent is inserted: – criteria for a minimum biodegradable and bio-based content in packaging materials,
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Amendment 358 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 a (new)
(7a) In Article 13, the following indent 2a is inserted: "— the bio-based content of packaging, "
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex – paragraph -1 (new)
Annex – paragraph -1 (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Annex II – point 1– second indent
Annex II – point 1– second indent
(-1) In Annex II, point 1, the following indent 2a is inserted: — Packaging shall be produced in such a way as to minimize its carbon footprint, including by using bio-based and bio-degradable materials.