Activities of Annika BRUNA related to 2020/0353(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Batteries and waste batteries (debate)
Amendments (16)
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Some non-rechargeable batteries of general use may imply an inefficient use of resources and energy. Objective requirements regarding the performance and durability of such batteries should be established in order to ensure that fewer low performing non-rechargeable portable batteries of general use are placed on the market, in particular, where, based on a life cycle assessment, the alternative use of rechargeable batteries would result in overall environmental benefits. Requirements should be established phasing out non-rechargeable portable batteries of general use in the medium term and the transition of the companies manufacturing them in Europe to production of rechargeable batteries should be managed in such a way as to avoid dependence on output from third countries and to preserve the jobs and know-how of European companies in the sector.
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In order to ensure that portable batteries incorporated into appliances are subject to proper separate collection, treatment and high quality recycling once they have become waste, provisions to ensure their removability and replaceability in such appliances are necessary. Used batteries should also be replaceable so as to prolong the expected lifetime of the appliances they are part of. Measures should be taken in this context to promote their interoperability. The general provisions of this Regulation may be complemented with requirements set up for particular products powered by batteries under implementing measures under Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council33 . Where other Union legislation lays down more specific requirements, for safety reasons, regarding the removal of batteries from products (e.g. toys), those specific rules should apply. __________________ 33Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (OJ L 285, 31.10.2009, p. 10).
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Information about the performance of batteries is essential to ensure that end- users as consumers are well and timely informed and in particular that they have a common basis to compare different batteries before making their purchase. Therefore, portable batteries of general use and automotive batteries should be marked with a label containing the information on their minimum average duration when used in specific applications. Additionally, it is important to guide the end-user to discard waste batteries in an appropriate way. With a view to greatly increasing the recovery rate of portable batteries of general use, portable batteries and automotive batteries, arrangements should be explored linked to introducing a deposit fee prior to placing these products on the consumer market.
Amendment 430 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 56 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 56 a (new)
(56a) ‘deposit fee:’ additional fee payable by the consumer on a battery at the time of purchase and repaid to the consumer upon the return of the battery to a designated collection point (waste disposal centre, vendor, etc.) at the end of its useful life;
Amendment 677 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. By 31 December 20230, the Commission shall assess the feasibility of measures to phase out the use of non- rechargeable portable batteries of general use in view of minimising their environmental impact based on the life cycle assessment methodology. To that end, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council and consider taking the appropriate measures, including the adoption of legislative proposals.
Amendment 754 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. By 31 December 2025, the Commission shall assess the feasibility of measures to facilitate, and gradually make mandatory, the interoperability of portable batteries. To that end, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council and consider taking the appropriate measures, including the adoption of legislative proposals.
Amendment 755 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. By 31 December 2023, the Commission shall assess the feasibility of measures to introduce a ‘deposit rate’ for non-rechargeable portable batteries of general use when they are placed on the market. To that end, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council and consider taking the appropriate measures, including the adoption of legislative proposals.
Amendment 1004 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 48 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) 675 % by 31 December 2025;
Amendment 1007 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 48 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) 790 % by 31 December 2030; following the introduction of a ‘deposit rate’ scheme.
Amendment 1034 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 49 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. By 31 December 2023, the Commission shall assess the feasibility of measures to introduce a ‘deposit rate’ for automotive batteries when they are placed on the market. To that end, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council and consider taking the appropriate measures, including the adoption of legislative proposals.
Amendment 1063 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) 675 % by 31 December 2025;
Amendment 1064 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) 790 % by 31 December 2030;, following the introduction of a ‘deposit rate’ scheme.
Amendment 1411 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XII – Part B – point 1 – point b
Annex XII – Part B – point 1 – point b
(b) recycling of 6570 % by average weight of lithium-based batteries;
Amendment 1415 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XII – Part B – point 2 – point b
Annex XII – Part B – point 2 – point b
(b) recycling of 780 % by average weight of lithium-based batteries.
Amendment 1425 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XII – Part C – point 1 – point d
Annex XII – Part C – point 1 – point d
(d) 350 % for lithium;
Amendment 1433 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XII – Part C – point 2 – point d
Annex XII – Part C – point 2 – point d
(d) 790 % for lithium;