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M. der henviser til, at Kommissionen indledningsvis udelukkende fokuserer på produkter, hvilket i høj grad er beklageligt, eftersom det er ved at udbyde tjenesteydelser snarere end produkter, at der skabes stærke incitamenter til en mere effektiv energi- og materialeudnyttelse,
M. whereas the Commission initially devotes all its attention to products; whereas this is highly regrettable since it is by offering services, rather than products, that powerful incentives are created for a more efficient use of energy as well as materials,
N. der henviser til, at vort industrisystem ved hjælp af handel forsynes af fjerntliggende økosystemer og ofte er ufølsomt over for nedbrydelsen af sådanne systemer, og at dette betyder, at bestræbelser på at fremme IPP-strategien på internationalt plan er meget vigtige således som påpeget i meddelelsen;
N. whereas our industrial system feeds on distant ecosystems by means of trade and is often insensitive to their degradation; whereas this implies that efforts to promote the IPP-approach on an international level as pointed out in the Communication are highly important;
O. der henviser til, at forbrugerne i høj grad har brug for relevante oplysninger om produkters miljøegenskaber, og at de forskellige miljømærkningsordninger blev indført med de bedste intentioner; der imidlertid henviser til, at de fleste miljømærkningstiltag ikke har levet op til forventningerne, bl.a. fordi der aldrig er gjort en indsats for at indføre nedsatte momssatser for miljømærkede produkter, og at de tydeligste mangler har kunnet konstateres på EU-plan,
O. whereas consumers are in great need of relevant information as regards the environmental characteristics of products and whereas the various eco-label systems were launched with the best of intentions; whereas, however, most eco-label efforts have not come up to expectations, one reason being that no work has ever been done on reduced VAT for eco-label products; whereas the most obvious shortcomings are those observed at EU level,
P. der henviser til, at der må ske en forbedring af informationsstrømmen gennem hele produktkæden, og at der er behov for udvikling og samordning af forskellige informationsværktøjer, ikke mindst med henblik på at fremme genbrug og genvinding;
P. whereas the information flow through the whole product chain needs to be improved and whereas there is a need for the development and co-ordination of different information instruments, not least to facilitate reuse and recycling;
3. konstaterer, at formålet med IPP-konceptet må være at skabe rammer for en produktrelateret systematisk sammenfatning af den stoforienterede miljøpolitik og de politikker til beskyttelse af naturelementer (såsom vand, luft osv.), der er ført hidtil, og som kun har haft en isoleret indvirkning, og for bestræbelser på at gøre disse instrumenter sammenhængende; opfordrer Kommissionen til at opstille konkrete mål for at give den produktrelaterede miljøbeskyttelse en sammenhængende og konsekvent form;
Notes that the IPP concept must be geared to creating a framework for product-related systematic bundling of those instruments of substances-oriented environmental policy and policies on the protection of natural elements (such as air, water, etc.), which have been conducted to date and which have had an isolated impact and for making those instruments coherent; calls on the Commission to formulate tangible objectives aimed at establishing coherence and consistency in the area of product-related environmental protection;
5. foreslår, at der i de kortsigtede målsætninger for IPP-rammen fokuseres på at reducere emissionerne af drivhusgasser, eutrofierende og forsurende gasser og luftforurenende stoffer, energiintensiteten og anvendelsen af farlige stoffer, råstoffer og vand samt på at begrænse affaldsproduktionen og øge anvendelsen af vedvarende ressourcer;
Suggests that the short-term objectives for the IPP framework ought to be focused on reductions in emissions of greenhouse, eutrophying and acidifying gases and air pollutants, reductions in energy intensity, reductions in the use of hazardous substances and reductions in the intensity of virgin material resource use, water use, waste production and increase in renewable material use;
g) udvikling af de nødvendige incitamenter til fremme af IPP, h) identificering af de vigtigste forsknings- og udviklingsområder samt pilotprojekter, i) udvikling og indførelse af effektive informationsværktøjer på forbrugerniveau (produktregistre, miljømærkning og/eller sammenlignelige værktøjer) og forelæggelse af en strategi for, hvorledes forskellige informationsværktøjer kan udvikles og koordineres for at forbedre informationsstrømmen i hele produktkæden, j) udvikling og gennemførelse af uddannelses- og bevidstgørelsesprogrammer i samfundet som helhed, med særlig vægt på visse målgrupper , k) integrering af IPP og livscyklusperspektivet i alle vigtige EU-politikker, l) udarbejdelse af en plan for koordinering af IPP med andre igangværende processer såsom relevante temastrategier, opfølgning af Johannesburg-topmødet, kemikaliestrategier, klimahandlingsplaner osv.;
g) develop the necessary incentives to promote IPP, h) identify key R&D areas and pilot projects, i) develop and implement effective information tools at the consumer level (product registers, eco-labels and/or comparable tools); present a strategy on how different information instruments can be developed and co-ordinated in order to improve the information flow in the whole product chain, j) develop and implement education and awareness-raising programs in society at large, giving special attention to certain target groups, k) integrate IPP and life-cycle thinking in all major EU policy areas, l) draw up a plan for co-ordinating IPP with other on-going processes such as relevant thematic strategies, the follow-up to Johannesburg, Chemical Strategies, Climate action plan etc.
The IPP communication in short
The IPP communication in short
Traditional environmental policies have been relatively successful in combating point source emissions.
Traditional environmental policies have been relatively successful in combating point source emissions.
However, the negative impact from consumption and transportation is becoming increasingly serious.
However, the negative impact from consumption and transportation is becoming increasingly serious.
Although energy and material efficiency have increased across the board, the generation of waste and pollution is rapidly increasing.
Although energy and material efficiency have increased across the board, the generation of waste and pollution is rapidly increasing.
A recent report by the EEA confirms that the total volume of waste within EU member states increased by more than 15% during the 1990´s.
A recent report by the EEA confirms that the total volume of waste within EU member states increased by more than 15% during the 1990´s.
Through globalisation, western production and consumption patterns are rapidly spread across the world.
Through globalisation, western production and consumption patterns are rapidly spread across the world.
Against the backdrop of growing economies and populations, pollution levels will continue to rise and lead to increasing pressure on the natural systems.
Against the backdrop of growing economies and populations, pollution levels will continue to rise and lead to increasing pressure on the natural systems.
If prevailing production and consumption systems are not drastically changed, we are no doubt heading towards serious ecological disasters.
If prevailing production and consumption systems are not drastically changed, we are no doubt heading towards serious ecological disasters.
The main responsibility to address these problems rests with industrialized countries.
The main responsibility to address these problems rests with industrialized countries.
Given the central role of sustainable development in the Treaty, the EU ought to take a lead role in these efforts.
Given the central role of sustainable development in the Treaty, the EU ought to take a lead role in these efforts.
The IPP Communication should be seen against this general background.
The IPP Communication should be seen against this general background.
According to the proposal IPP shall "contribute to addressing the environmental challenges identified both in the Sixth Environmental Action Program and the Sustainable Development Strategy".
According to the proposal IPP shall "contribute to addressing the environmental challenges identified both in the Sixth Environmental Action Program and the Sustainable Development Strategy".
More specifically, it "seeks to support sustainable development by reducing resource use and the negative impact of waste disposal and by reducing the environmental impact from products throughout their life-cycle".
More specifically, it "seeks to support sustainable development by reducing resource use and the negative impact of waste disposal and by reducing the environmental impact from products throughout their life-cycle".
The proposal aims at "supplementing existing product-related polices by providing a wider "life-cycle" conceptual framework".
The proposal aims at "supplementing existing product-related polices by providing a wider "life-cycle" conceptual framework".
Furthermore it "will strengthen the co-ordination and coherence between existing and future environment related product policy instrument".
Furthermore it "will strengthen the co-ordination and coherence between existing and future environment related product policy instrument".
To achieve these goals the Commission will focus on two interrelated actions.
To achieve these goals the Commission will focus on two interrelated actions.
Firstly, "by establishing the framework conditions for the continued environmental improvement of all products throughout the lifecycle".
Firstly, "by establishing the framework conditions for the continued environmental improvement of all products throughout the lifecycle".
Secondly, "by developing a focus on products with the greatest potential for environmental improvements".
Secondly, "by developing a focus on products with the greatest potential for environmental improvements".
The main challenges of sustainable development - putting IPP in a prespective
The main challenges of sustainable development - putting IPP in a prespective
At the beginning of the industrial revolution both skilled labour and financial capital were relatively scarce, while global stocks of natural capital were abundant and little exploited.
At the beginning of the industrial revolution both skilled labour and financial capital were relatively scarce, while global stocks of natural capital were abundant and little exploited.
Today the situation has radically changed and nature is becoming alarmingly scarce.
Today the situation has radically changed and nature is becoming alarmingly scarce.
The main problem is not that we will run out of finite materials, like minerals or oil.
The main problem is not that we will run out of finite materials, like minerals or oil.
No, the main problem is the potential loss of living systems, on which we all ultimately depend.
No, the main problem is the potential loss of living systems, on which we all ultimately depend.
The market system, as practised, has so far been financially profitable.
The market system, as practised, has so far been financially profitable.
But it is not sustainable, the main reason being its neglect to assign a correct value to the largest stocks of capital it employs – the natural resources and living systems.
But it is not sustainable, the main reason being its neglect to assign a correct value to the largest stocks of capital it employs – the natural resources and living systems.
Many of the services we receive from the living systems have no known substitutes at any price.
Many of the services we receive from the living systems have no known substitutes at any price.
To exceed the carrying capacity of the earth can help society temporarily to raise material living standards but, at the same time, it puts our natural capital in serious decline.
To exceed the carrying capacity of the earth can help society temporarily to raise material living standards but, at the same time, it puts our natural capital in serious decline.
To use a metaphor: the ability to accelerate a car that is low on gasoline does not prove that the tank is full.
To use a metaphor: the ability to accelerate a car that is low on gasoline does not prove that the tank is full.
Besides climate, the changes in the bioshere are widespread.
Besides climate, the changes in the bioshere are widespread.
In the past fifty years the world has lost an estimated fourth of its topsoil and a third of its forest cover.
In the past fifty years the world has lost an estimated fourth of its topsoil and a third of its forest cover.
We are loosing fresh water ecosystems at the rate of 6% a year and marine eco-systems by 4% a year.
We are loosing fresh water ecosystems at the rate of 6% a year and marine eco-systems by 4% a year.
Moreover, as a result of prevailing production and consumption patterns, a gradual build-up in nature of potentially hazardous substances is taking place.
Moreover, as a result of prevailing production and consumption patterns, a gradual build-up in nature of potentially hazardous substances is taking place.
Few of the major environmental problems experienced so far have been predicted by science before they were actually observed.
Few of the major environmental problems experienced so far have been predicted by science before they were actually observed.
The fact is that our understanding of the complete make-up and functions of the global eco-system is very incomplete.
The fact is that our understanding of the complete make-up and functions of the global eco-system is very incomplete.
One reason for this is the vertical organisation of both science and education.
One reason for this is the vertical organisation of both science and education.
CFC´s for instance were initially perceived as ideal chemical compounds from a sustainability perspective.
CFC´s for instance were initially perceived as ideal chemical compounds from a sustainability perspective.
In retrospect, however, they were found to have a destructive effect on the ozone layer.
In retrospect, however, they were found to have a destructive effect on the ozone layer.
There are numerous historical examples of products and practices, assumed to be have been ”without danger”, but which later on have been revealed as inherently unsustainable for large-scale societal use.
There are numerous historical examples of products and practices, assumed to be have been ”without danger”, but which later on have been revealed as inherently unsustainable for large-scale societal use.
Examples include PCB, DDT as well as the methyl mercury in biota.
Examples include PCB, DDT as well as the methyl mercury in biota.
Other examples, potentially more serious, are now being discussed: brominated flame retardants in our blood, endocrine disruption of human foetal development by plastic additives, man-made antibiotics leaking into nature, cadmium accumulating in our bodies etc.
Other examples, potentially more serious, are now being discussed: brominated flame retardants in our blood, endocrine disruption of human foetal development by plastic additives, man-made antibiotics leaking into nature, cadmium accumulating in our bodies etc.
Nothing disappears – everything spreads
Nothing disappears – everything spreads
Materials introduced in society will eventually disperse in nature, no matter what we do.
Materials introduced in society will eventually disperse in nature, no matter what we do.
Hence, the products and services being offered have to be as clean as possible and in co-evolution with nature.
Hence, the products and services being offered have to be as clean as possible and in co-evolution with nature.
Air, water and soil will not be able to safely absorb our waste products unless the waste itself is healthy and biodegradable.
Air, water and soil will not be able to safely absorb our waste products unless the waste itself is healthy and biodegradable.
For example, recent studies have found hormones, endocrine disrupters, heavy metals and other dangerous compounds in bodies of water that receive "treated" sewage effluents.
For example, recent studies have found hormones, endocrine disrupters, heavy metals and other dangerous compounds in bodies of water that receive "treated" sewage effluents.
Furthermore, a number of studies have shown that various products, like a computer mouse, an electric shaver and a portable CD player during their use off-gas teratogenic and/or carcinogenic compounds – substances known to have a role in causing birth defects and cancer.
Furthermore, a number of studies have shown that various products, like a computer mouse, an electric shaver and a portable CD player during their use off-gas teratogenic and/or carcinogenic compounds – substances known to have a role in causing birth defects and cancer.
Such products produce poor indoor quality and are also likely to cause serious allergies and/or weaken the immune system among segments of the population.
Such products produce poor indoor quality and are also likely to cause serious allergies and/or weaken the immune system among segments of the population.
Europe´s growth experience over the last decades can be summarized as both too little, and of the wrong kind.
Europe´s growth experience over the last decades can be summarized as both too little, and of the wrong kind.
Too little, because it has failed to produce enough jobs for its labour force.
Too little, because it has failed to produce enough jobs for its labour force.
Of the wrong kind, because of an unsustainable production model based on material and energy intensive structures.
Of the wrong kind, because of an unsustainable production model based on material and energy intensive structures.
Incremental step-by-step approaches by governments have led to improvements, but progress towards sustainability cannot be achieved through such efforts alone.
Incremental step-by-step approaches by governments have led to improvements, but progress towards sustainability cannot be achieved through such efforts alone.
The resource efficiency gains brought about by the rise of eCommerce and the shift from heavy industries towards knowledge-and service-based industry have been more than offset by the tremendous scale of economic growth and consumer choices that favor energy-and material-intensive lifestyles.
The resource efficiency gains brought about by the rise of eCommerce and the shift from heavy industries towards knowledge-and service-based industry have been more than offset by the tremendous scale of economic growth and consumer choices that favor energy-and material-intensive lifestyles.
IPP provides unique opportunities
IPP provides unique opportunities
The IPP concept offers excellent opportunities to create a framework of incentives for both businesses and consumers to move away from a production model of linear flows of resource use to one characterized by resource efficiency, waste minimization, controlled use of hazardous substances and restoration and expansion of the stocks of natural capital.
The IPP concept offers excellent opportunities to create a framework of incentives for both businesses and consumers to move away from a production model of linear flows of resource use to one characterized by resource efficiency, waste minimization, controlled use of hazardous substances and restoration and expansion of the stocks of natural capital.
Such a shift will not happen over night.
Such a shift will not happen over night.
It will require a long-term vision of the role of IPP in the necessary transformation of the industrial system of production.
It will require a long-term vision of the role of IPP in the necessary transformation of the industrial system of production.
Moreover, clear environmental objectives are needed for short-term action.
Moreover, clear environmental objectives are needed for short-term action.
The Commission proposal is conspicuously vague on both these counts.
The Commission proposal is conspicuously vague on both these counts.
To turn the obvious potential of IPP into reality will require a much more proactive approach than the one presented by the Commission.
To turn the obvious potential of IPP into reality will require a much more proactive approach than the one presented by the Commission.
A new type of industrialism is needed .
A new type of industrialism is needed .
We know today that incremental change has not worked well enough.
We know today that incremental change has not worked well enough.
Eco-efficiency is a step in the right direction.
Eco-efficiency is a step in the right direction.
But to really move society in the direction of sustainability, a new approach is needed.
But to really move society in the direction of sustainability, a new approach is needed.
To pollute less is not sufficient as a strategy.
To pollute less is not sufficient as a strategy.
As more people and businesses place greater strain on living systems, limits to prosperity will increasingly be determined by natural capital, in combination with industrial innovation and leadership.
As more people and businesses place greater strain on living systems, limits to prosperity will increasingly be determined by natural capital, in combination with industrial innovation and leadership.
Future economic progress will only be possible in a market-based system of production and distribution in which all forms of capital, including natural capital, are fully valued.
Future economic progress will only be possible in a market-based system of production and distribution in which all forms of capital, including natural capital, are fully valued.
Today´s more or less linear material flows means that the natural systems are damaged by increasing volumes of waste and pollution.
Today´s more or less linear material flows means that the natural systems are damaged by increasing volumes of waste and pollution.
Also important, and often overlooked, is the fact that a lot of resources are wasted.
Also important, and often overlooked, is the fact that a lot of resources are wasted.
The principles guiding IPP must therefore be derived from a much better understanding how natural systems work.
The principles guiding IPP must therefore be derived from a much better understanding how natural systems work.
Product design and production should be made much more in line with natural processes and designs.
Product design and production should be made much more in line with natural processes and designs.
Consumption today is based on products made up primarily of the following types of materials: renewables, minerals, chemicals and composite materials .
Consumption today is based on products made up primarily of the following types of materials: renewables, minerals, chemicals and composite materials .
To enhance material efficiency does not only mean to do more with less.
To enhance material efficiency does not only mean to do more with less.
Materials should be handled in such a manner that, when the useful life of a product is over, it does not become useless waste but can be separated and reconditioned to become inputs for new productive use - or, when this is not possible, be turned into nutrients for biological processes.
Materials should be handled in such a manner that, when the useful life of a product is over, it does not become useless waste but can be separated and reconditioned to become inputs for new productive use - or, when this is not possible, be turned into nutrients for biological processes.
Such a direction of production and product design would offer benefits for society as well as for business.
Such a direction of production and product design would offer benefits for society as well as for business.
A strategy like this would only work if it were based on the following conditions:
A strategy like this would only work if it were based on the following conditions: