Packaging and packaging waste: recovery and recycling of waste

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the Commission's proposal for packaging waste, based on the report by Dorette CORBEY (PES, NL). (Please refer to the document dated 09/07/02.) Parliament did not adopt the Environment Committee's amendment calling for the amount of packaging waste generated to be cut by 10% compared to 1998 levels. It added to the list of things defined as packaging promotional CD and video cases. Those items that do not constitute packaging include commercial durable CD and video cases, and the release paper of self-adhesive labels. Parliament added that where competent authorities have reason to believe that packaging has not been produced in accordance with the essential requirements set out in the directive, they have the power to require a prompt demonstration of compliance in a full and transparent way. Finally, Parliament stated that the export of packaging waste to third countries might not count for the achievements of the targets set out.�