Activities of Judith A. MERKIES related to 2011/2194(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Review of the 6th Environment Action Programme and the setting of priorities for the 7th Environment Action Programme (debate)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that an absolute reduction of resource use and an increase of resource intelligence is urgently needed;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Takes the view that the 7th EAP should include objectives on how to specifically deal with the present growth models based on consumption and the consumption society and to investigate how to bring about a change to a more quality instead of quantity oriented society and growth models based on quality of life.
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that the 7th EAP should provide for full attainment of the goals for sustainable consumption and production set in the Roadmap, strengthening them where needed, in particular as regards Green and Sustainable Public Procurement;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16 c. Believes that targets that have already been set in several Directives regarding the collection and separation of waste, should be further elaborated and set for the highest and most qualitative recovery of materials in each of the phases of recycling: collection, dismantling, pre-processing and recycling/refinery;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 d (new)
Paragraph 16 d (new)
16 d. Urges the Commission to investigate and integrate the possibilities to introduce a shift of taxation from labour towards environmental/resources taxation in the 7th EAP
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to step up its role as the ‘guardian of the Treaties’ to ensure correct transposition and, implementation and enforcement of environmental legislation by all Member States;