Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-02-03-Speech-4-351-000"
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"en.20110203.25.4-351-000"2
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"I fully agree with the aim of this directive and am convinced of the need to separate waste in order to reduce its environmental impact and increase the amount recycled. Two changes are needed to achieve this: used household appliances must be disposed of properly, and their management needs to be improved. The directive addresses both of these, for purposes with which I fully agree.
However, I find I have to point out a few critical flaws. First of all, the set targets are too ambitious and could be counterproductive. I also think that disposal costs should be included in a wider system of incentives and penalties, and should also be transparent to those who have to bear them. Apart from that, some very important points also emerge. I believe, for example, that consumer information should be given in the most effective way possible, so as to avoid people developing bad habits due to a lack of information. Given the objectives and overall structure of the directive, I am in favour of adopting it.
I am sure, however, that there is room for changing details that I think could be improved, and in particular I am referring to the additional burden that collecting small appliances for disposal will place on retailers. Making such changes involves trade-offs between the health of the environment and the sustainability of our lifestyle."@en1
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