Activities of Satu HASSI related to 2013/0371(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Reducing the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags (debate)
Amendments (12)
Amendment 19 #
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 has adverse consequences for the environment and contributes to the problem of marine litter that threatens marine eco-systems worldwide.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Current recycling rates are very low even though plastic carrier bags are recyclable. Furthermore, the recycling of plastic carrier bags is not expected to reach a significant level, as due to their thinness and light weight, plastic carrier bags do not have a high recycling value. In addition, there is no separate collection for plastic carrier bags, their transportation is costly, and washing them for recycling requires large volumes of water. The recycling of plastic carrier bags therefore does not resolve the problems caused by them.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The essential requirements with regard to biodegradable packaging should be amended so as to ensure that only materials that are fully biodegraded at the end of a specified period of time are considered to be biodegradable.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) Some plastic materials are referred to as “oxo-biodegradable” by their manufacturers. In such plastic materials, "oxo-biodegradable" additives, typically metal salts, are incorporated into conventional plastics. As a result of the oxidation of those additives, these plastic materials fragment into small particles, which remain in the environment. It is thus misleading to refer to such plastic materials as “biodegradable”. Fragmentation transforms visible littering of items such as plastic carrier bags into invisible littering by secondary microplastics. This is not a solution to the waste problem, but rather increases pollution of the environment by those plastic materials. Such plastic materials should therefore not be used for plastic packaging.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 c (new)
Recital 6 c (new)
(6c) The use of substances that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction and of substances that are endocrine disrupters should be phased out from packaging material so as to avoid unnecessary exposure of humans to such substances and to avoid that such substances enter the environment during the waste phase.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point –1 (new)
Article 1 – point –1 (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 3 – point –2 a (new)
Article 3 – point –2 a (new)
(-1) In Article 3, the following point is inserted: ‘–2a. “carrier bags” shall mean bags which are supplied to consumers at the point of sale of goods or products;'
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 3 – point 2 b (new)
Article 3 – point 2 b (new)
(1a) In Article 3,the following point is inserted: ‘2b. “bio-based materials” shall mean materials made of natural substances that are resourced in a sustainable manner and that are biodegradable;'
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 1
1a. Member States shall take measures to achieve a reduction of at least 80% in the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags on their territory withinas compared to the average consumption in the Union in 2010 by...+ __________________ + OJ: Please insert the date – two years ofafter the entry into force of this Directive.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point -2 (new)
Article 1 – point -2 (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph –1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph –1 a (new)
(-2) In Article 4, the following paragraph is inserted: "–1a. Member State shall take measures to ensure that packaging is manufactured in such a way that it does not contain substances in concentrations above 0.01% that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction or that are endocrine disrupters. Member States shall also take measures to ensure that packaging is manufactured in such a way that it does not contain “oxo- fragmentable” plastic materials. Those measures shall be implemented by ...*. __________________ *OJ: please insert the date – two years after the entry into force of this Directive."
Amendment 63 #
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 is inserted: '1b. Member States shall take measures to ensure that retailers do not provide carrier bags free of charge. Member States shall ensure that retailers charge a price for lightweight plastic carrier bags that is effective and proportionate so as to achieve the reduction target referred to in paragraph 1a of this Article. Member States shall take such measures by ...+ __________________ + OJ: Please insert the date – one year after the entry into force of this Directive.'
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 1 – point 2 b (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1c (new)
(2b) In Article 4, the following paragraph is inserted: '1c. Member States shall take measures as outlined in paragraphs 1a and 1b of this Article with a view to a ban on lightweight plastic carrier bags by...+ __________________ + OJ: Please insert the date – three year after the entry into force of this Directive.'
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 c (new)
Article 1 – point 2 c (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Annex II – paragraph 3 – point d
Annex II – paragraph 3 – point d
(2c) In Annex II, point (d) of paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "(d) Biodegradable packaging Biodegradable packaging waste shall be of such a nature that it is capable of undergoing physical, chemical, thermal or biological decomposition such that mostall of the finished compost ultimatelymaterial decomposes into carbon dioxide, biomass and water. (This amendment seeks to amend a provision within the existing act – Annex II – paragraph 3 – point d – that was not referred to in the Commission proposal.) under natural conditions (including marine conditions) within less than one year." Or. en