Activities of Åsa WESTLUND related to 2013/0371(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Reducing the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags (debate)
Amendments (5)
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Consumption of plastic carrier bags results in high levels of littering and an inefficient use of resources and is expected to increase if no action is taken. Littering of plastic carrier bags is a serious environmental problem and contributes to the problem of marine litter that threatens marine eco-systems worldwide.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Consumption levels of plastic carrier bags vary considerably across the Union due to differences in consumption habits, environmental awareness, as well as the effectiveness of policy measures taken by Member States. Some Member States have managed to reduce consumption levels of plastic carrier bags significantly, with the average consumption level in the seven best performing Member States amounting to only 20% of the EU average consumption. The EU should actively encourage efforts to increase the recycling rate of plastic bags in the Member States.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The European Union should encourage a larger proportion of the plastic bags used in the Member States to be made from degradable and compostable material which has a less harmful impact on the environment than traditional plastic.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
(7b) Harmful substances, particularly hormone-disrupting chemicals, in plastic bags, should be entirely banned to ensure a good level of protection for the environment and human health.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1b (new)
(2a) In Article 4, the following paragraph 1b is added: '1b. ‘In accordance with the precautionary principle, the European Union shall strive towards a total ban on harmful hormone-disrupting chemicals in plastic bags, order to guarantee a good level of protection of the environment and human health.'