20 Amendments of Maria Lidia SENRA RODRÍGUEZ related to 2018/0172(COD)
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) In order to ensure that the right action is taken to combat plastic waste in the sea, the issue of plastic waste on the sea bed and in the aquatic environment in general also has to be addressed, as does the issue of microplastics.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Marine and aquatic litter is of a transboundary nature and is recognizsed as a global problem. Reducing marine litter is a key action for the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14 which calls to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.36. The Union must play its part in tackling marine litter and aim to be a standard setter for the world. In this context, the Union is working with partners in many international fora such as G20, G7 and United Nations to promote concerted action. This initiative is part of the Union efforts in this regard. _________________ 36 The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) In order to ensure that the right action is taken to combat plastic waste in the sea, the issue of plastic waste on the sea bed and in the aquatic environment in general also has to be addressed, as does the issue of microplastics;
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Marine and aquatic litter is of a transboundary nature and is recognizsed as a global problem. Reducing marine litter is a key action for the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14, the aim of which callis to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.36 The Union must play its part in tackling marine litter and aim to be a standard- setter for the world. In this context, the Union is working with partners in many international fora, such as the G20, the G7 and the United Nations, to promote concerted action. This initiative iforms part of the Union’s efforts in this regard. _________________ 36 The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In the Union, 80 to 85 % of marine litter, measured as beach litter counts, is plastic, with single-use plastic items representing 50 % and fishing-related items representing 27 %. Single-use plastics products include a diverse range of commonly used, fast-moving consumer products that are discarded after having been used once for the purpose for which they were provided, are rarely recycled, and are prone toend up as littering. A significant proportion of the fishing gear placed on the market is not collected for treatment. Single-use plastic products and fishing gear containing plastic and microplastics are therefore a particularly serious problem in the context of marine litter and pose a severe risk to marine ecosystems, biodiversity and, potentially, to human health and are damaging activities such as tourism, fisheries and shipping.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In the Union, 80 to 85 % of marine litter, measured ast beach litter counts, is plastic, with single-use plastic items representing 50 % and fishing-related items representing 27 %. Single-use plastics products include a diverse range of commonly used, fast-moving consumer products that are discarded after having been used once for the purpose for which they were provided, are rarely recycled, and are prone toend up as littering. A significant proportion of the fishing gear placed on the market is not collected for treatment. Single-use plastic products and, fishing gear containing plastic and microplastics are therefore a particularly serious problem in the context of marine litter and, pose a severe risk to marine ecosystems, biodiversity and, potentially, to human health, and are damaging activities such as tourism, fisheries and shipping.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Existing Union legislation40 and policy instruments provide some regulatory responses to address marine litter. In particular, plastic waste is subject to overall Union waste management measures and targets, such as the recycling target for plastic packaging waste41 and the recently adopted objective in the Plastics Strategy42 to ensure that all plastic packaging is recyclable by 2030. However, the impact of that legislation on marine litter is not sufficient and there are differences in the scope and the level of ambition amongst national measures to prevent and reduce marine litter. In addition, some of those measures, in particular marketing restrictions for single-use plastic products, may create barriers to trade and distort competition in the Union. _________________ 40 Directive 2008/98/EC, Directive 2000/59/EC, Directive 2000/60/EC, Directive 2008/56/EC and Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1). 41 Directive 94/62/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste (OJ L 365 31.12.1994, p. 10). 42 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions "A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy" (COM(2018)28 final).
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Existing Union legislation40 and policy instruments provide some regulatory responses to address marine litter. In particular, plastic waste is subject to overall Union waste management measures and targets, such as the recycling target for plastic packaging waste41 and the recently adopted objective in the Plastics Strategy42 to ensure that all plastic packaging is recyclable by 2030. However, the impact of that legislation on marine litter is not sufficient and there are differences in the scope and the level of ambition amongst national measures to prevent and reduce marine litter. In addition, some of those measures, in particular marketing restrictions for single-use plastic products, may create barriers to trade and distort competition in the Union. _________________ 40 Directive 2008/98/EC, Directive 2000/59/EC, Directive 2000/60/EC, Directive 2008/56/EC and Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1). 41 Directive 94/62/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste (OJ L 365 31.12.1994, p. 10). 42 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions "‘A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy"’ (COM(2018)28 final).
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Every day, a great variety of waste – be it generated on land or discarded by vessels – ends up in the sea, with plastic waste (bottles, bags, etc.) making up a very significant proportion.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to achieve a significant reduction in the consumption of the single-use plastic products listed in Part A of the Annex on their territory by … [six years after the end-date for transposition of this Directive], and to ensure that plastic waste and other waste generated on land, such as tyres, does not end up in the sea.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those measures may include national consumption reduction targets, measures ensuring that reusable alternatives to those products are made available at the point of sale to the final consumer, economic instruments such as ensuring that single- use plastic products are not provided free of charge at the point of sale to the final consumer. Those measures may vary depending on the environmental impact of the products referred to in the first subparagraph. The Commission and the Member States shall lay down the measures necessary for replacing plastic bottles with returnable glass glass bottles, for the bulk sale of foodstuffs, for ending unnecessary packaging for all products, including fruit and vegetables, and for eliminating plastic spoons, forks, knives, cups and plates. Public institutions shall immediately replace all of these items in their procurement and this shall constitute a requirement for granting concessions for bars and restaurants; Member States shall also take measures to reduce the consumption of plastic in other areas such as public transport, catering or hospitals.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Given that microplastics are responsible for marine, soil and atmospheric pollution, and that they are present in a wide range of products, the Commission shall take measures to address the issue of microplastics without delay.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) promote the establishment of a specific public programme to remove plastics and other items from the seabed.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Programmes shall be promoted to raise awareness of the impact of microplastics and plastics waste on the marine environment and to prevent it reaching the sea.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) Priority shall be given to awareness-raising measures geared towards reducing the use of plastic and of products containing microplastics, and it shall be mandatory for products containing microplastics to be labelled as such.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall verify compliance and shall pay particular attention to waste disposal facilities to prevent the dispersal of plastics.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The Commission and the Member States shall lay down the measures necessary for replacing plastic bottles with returnable, reusable glass bottles, for the bulk sale of foodstuffs, for ending unnecessary packaging for all products, including fruit and vegetables, and for eliminating plastic spoons, forks, knives, cups and plates. Public institutions shall immediately replace all of these items in their procurement and this shall constitute a requirement for granting concessions to run bars and restaurants; Member States shall also take measures to reduce the consumption of plastic in other areas such as public transport, catering and hospitals.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Given that pollution by microplastics affects the sea, soil and air and that they are present in a wide range of products, the Commission shall immediately address specific measures aimed at microplastics.
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Priority shall be given to awareness-raising measures geared towards reducing the use of plastic and of products containing microplastics, and it shall be mandatory for products containing microplastics to be labelled as such.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall verify compliance and pay particular attention to waste disposal facilities to prevent the dispersal of plastics.