8 Amendments of Mairead McGUINNESS related to 2018/0172(COD)
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The high functionality and relatively low cost of plastic means that this material is increasingly ubiquitous in everyday life. Its growing use in short- lived applications, which are not designed for re-use or cost-effective recycling means that related production and consumption patterns have become increasingly inefficient and linear. Therefore, in the context of the Circular Economy Action Plan32 , the Commission concluded in the European Strategy for Plastics33 that the steady increase in plastic waste generation and its leakage into our environment, in particular into the marine environment, must be tackled in order to achieve a truly circular lifecycle for plastics. The European Strategy for Plastics is a small first step in establishing a Circular Economy based on reducing, reusing and recycling all plastic products. __________________ 32 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions "Closing the loop – An EU action plan for the Circular Economy" (COM(2015)0614 final). 33 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 64 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Marine litter is of a transboundary nature and is recognized 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 parta leading role 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 124 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) For certain single-use plastic products, suitable and more sustainable alternatives are not yet readily available and the consumption of most such single- use plastic products is expected to increase. To reverse that trend and promote efforts towards more sustainable solutions Member States should be required to take the necessary measures to achieve a significant reduction in the consumption of those products, without compromising food hygiene or food safety, good hygiene practices, good manufacturing practices, consumer information, or traceability requirements set out in Union food legislation44 . Acknowledges the important role of plastic products in reducing food waste, nevertheless Member States should be encouraged to develop safe and effective alternatives to single use plastics in the food sector that guarantee food hygiene, protect public health and ensure consumer safety. Recognises that the use of plastics in the hospitality sector should be addressed. __________________ 44 Regulation (EC) 178/2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p.1-24), Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p.1-54), Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on materials intended to come into contact and other relevant legislation related to food safety, hygiene and labelling (OJ L 338, 13.11.2004, p.4-17).
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) The use of plastic in the agriculture and horticulture sectors is important for crop and plant yields and without viable alternatives there may be consequences for food production. However, the use of plastic in these sectors contributes to pollution.
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
The objective of this Directive is to prevent and reduce the impact of certain plastic products on the environment, in particular theon aquatic life and environment, and on human and animal health as well as to promote the transition to a circular economy with innovative business models, products and materials, thus also contributing to the efficient functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 291 #
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, when reuse of these listed products does not compromise food safety, on their territory by … [six years after the end-date for transposition of this Directive].
Amendment 371 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that each single-use plastic product listed in Part D of the Annex placed on the market bears a conspicuous, clearly legible and indelible marking label informing consumers of one or more of the following:
Amendment 549 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part A – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part A – indent 2 a (new)
- Single use tobacco filers partially or fully composed of plastic.