Strategy on plastics in a circular economy (communication) - Related Opinions
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Adotados on 29/03/2017
Referência:
REX/482-EESC-2017Referral:
JOIN(2016) 49 final Rapporteur:
Jan SIMONS (Netherlands)
The EESC believes that the current framework for international ocean governance is unable to ensure the sustainable management of oceans and their resources, and urgent action is imperative. However, the Commission and the High Representative still need to prioritise the threats currently faced by our oceans in order to adequately reflect the urgent need for action. One of the causes of ineffective international ocean governance is the existence of gaps in the current international ocean governance framework. The EESC recommends that the Commission and High Representative address these gaps and inconsistencies, but also that they increase compliance with existing rules, for example by improving the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. The EU should refrain from proposing any new legislation when better or more coordinated implementation of existing rules and regulations would be more efficient.
Downloads:
Factsheet EU Acting for our oceans
EU and International Ocean Governance
International Ocean Governance: EU's contribution
JOIN(2016)49 final: International Ocean Governance: an agenda for the future of our oceans
International ocean governance: an agenda for the future of our oceans: List of Actions
SWD(2016)352: International Ocean Governance: an agenda for the future of our oceans
Adotados on 27/04/2016
Referência:
NAT/676-EESC-2016-00042-00-01-AC-TRAReferral:
COM(2015) 593 final 2015/0272 CODCOM(2015) 594 final 2015/0274 CODCOM(2015) 595 final 2015/0275 CODCOM(2015) 595 final 2015/0275 CODCOM(2015) 596 final 2015/0276 CODCOM(2015) 596 final 2015/0276 CODCOM(2015) 614 final COM(2015) 614 final Rapporteur:
The EESC fully backs the objective of switching to a greener, resource-efficient and circular economy. It is happy to see that the Commission has come forward with a broader set of proposals covering all the stages of the product lifecycle compared to the previous circular economy package; however, it raises concern over the lower level of ambition, which is likely to lead to lower economic and environmental benefits.
Adotados on 10/12/2014
Referência:
CCMI/122-EESC-0000Rapporteur:
Mr. Xavier GonçaloLobo (Employers - GR I / Portugal)
Co-rapporteur:
Mr. Nicola Konstantinou (Workers - GR II/Greece)
The European packaging sector comprises five main sub-sectors. "Paper and board" (including paper bags and cartons) is the largest consumer packaging category with a~34% share of the total packaging market. "Rigid plastics" (tubs, pots and jars etc.) is the second-largest packaging category with a ~27% share and is one of the faster‑growing categories, forecast to grow above real GDP (~4% per year) until 2015.
Downloads:
Infopack CCMI/122
Adotados on 26/02/2014
Referência:
NAT/627-EESC-2013-7900Referral:
COM(2013) 761 final – 2013/0371 CODRapporteur:
Reunião plenária:
496 -
Feb 26, 2014 Feb 27, 2014
Adotados on 19/09/2013
Referência:
NAT/600-EESC-2013-3036Referral:
COM(2013)123 final – 2013/00… CODRapporteur:
Reunião plenária:
492 -
Sep 18, 2013 Sep 19, 2013
Plastic waste in the environment is a grave global problem. When it comes to marine pollution, plastic waste accounts for a large majority of visible and invisible pollutants. It is vital to improve the accuracy of analyses of waste streams that contain plastics, including analysis of how this waste enters the marine environment. The Green Paper on a European plastic waste strategy provides a breadth of statistics and references [...] In line with the waste hierarchy, efforts should be made to ensure that less plastic waste is generated in the first place. Some uses of plastics could be restricted if there are more environmentally friendly alternatives.
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