2023/0373(COD) · In Force
176 submissions from 168 organizations told the European Commission what they think about this file. Here is what each of them said, in their own words.
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91 submissions from industry — companies and their trade associations — against 46 from civil society: NGOs, consumer organizations, environmental groups and trade unions. That is 2.0 industry submissions for every one from civil society.
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The file, right now
The consultation closed on 17 Jan 2024 — it ran from 16 Oct 2023.
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4 organizations: Cape Wools SA NPC, Marzotto Wool Manufacturing, Suedwollegroup, Vitale Barberis Canonico
“Microplastic pollution is a global challenge across many industries and sectors – one of critical importance being textiles. A 2021 study by the California Ocean Science Trust and a group of interdisciplinary scientists acknowledges that microfibres from textiles are among the most common microplastic materials found in the marine environment.”
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TecPart Verband Technische Kunststoff-produkte e.V. welcomes in principle the European Commission’s commitment to a regulation on the prevention of releases of plastic pellets to reduce microplastic pollution, in which the entire supply chain is called upon jointly to take part in the fight against unintentionally released plastic granules.
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
The VDMA rejects the proposal published by the EU Commission in the present version for a regulation on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution for the following reasons. The companies concerned are already applying extensive measures to prevent the release of plastic pellets. A current study confirms low overall releases of plastic granulate into the environment.
In this position paper we provide our input to the launch by the European Commissions of a public consultation about the proposal for a regulation on preventing pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution (Regulation). We strongly support the Regulation as a significant step towards addressing the growing environmental concern related to microplastic pollution associated with amongst others pellets.
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We see a possible positive impact on the state of surface and underground water. For the entire water industry, the introduction, support and adherence to the polluter pays approach, which aims to solve the problem of pollution at the source and not at the end of the chain, where the solution is usually significantly more complicated, is key.
Consultation on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution Province of Zuid-Holland 17-01-2024 The Province of Zuid-Holland welcomes the initiative of the Commission to reduce microplastic pollution at a European level. Microplastics still end up in too much in the environment and they pose a threat to human and animal health.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
Cefic welcomes the European Commissions efforts to reduce the microplastics pollution, in particular with the current proposal to address plastic pellet loss. Cefic suggests that some additional considerations in the current proposal are needed to achieve such aim. In particular, Cefic suggests the following: For better clarification, a definition of plastic should be included in the text.
The Rethink Plastic Alliance has consistently brought to the attention of EU institutions the alarming issue of plastic pellet pollution. Over the years, we have diligently reported numerous cases, highlighting the detrimental impact of plastic pellet pollution on ecosystems and communities.
The Federation of European Private Port Companies and Terminals FEPORT Feedback Microplastics Regulation proposal 1. Introduction FEPORT represents the interests of 1225 private port companies and terminals performing cargo handling and logistics related activities in the seaports of the EU. FEPORT Members employ over 390.000 workers.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
Aqua Europa AISBL welcomes the possibility to bring in our position towards the pro-posed regulation on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution. We are supporting the target of reducing microplastic reduction, also a very important and meaningful target for the water industry to secure the quality of the most important resource: water.
Feedback to public consultation on microplastics pollution – measures to reduce its impact on the environment 17. januar 2024 Introduction The Danish Plastics Federation (DPF) is an industry organization covering nearly 300 member companies from across the plastics value chain and employing approximately 30.000 people in Denmark.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
Berlin, 17. Januar 2024 Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer Verordnungsentwurf DES EUROPÄISCHEN PARLAMENTS UND DES RATES zur Vermeidung von Verlusten von Kunststoffgranulat zur Verringerung der Umweltverschmutzung durch Mikroplastik Europäische Kommission und Rat vom 16.
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
Grupa Azoty, as a company operating in accordance with the principles of sustainable development and respecting environmental protection aspects, supports all measures aimed at preventing environmental pollution, including the unintentional emission of microplastics into the environment.
We would like to address some comments on Recital 1 on Ubiquity, risks and hazard, Recital 3 on Handling, Recitals 9 & 11 on Waste, Recital 27 on EMAS, Recital 38 on Non Compliance and Recitals 40 & 41 on Damage to human health Consequently we suggest relevant amendments on Article 2 Definitions (Plastic pellet, Spills and primary containment and Installation), Article 3 General Obligations, Article 4 Obligations…
FEAD, the European Federation for Waste Management and Environmental Services, representing the private waste and resource management industry across Europe supports the Commissions Proposal for a Regulation to prevent plastic pellet losses and to reduce microplastic pollution as a supportive tool to reach the objectives of the European Green Deal and to reinforce overarching strategies such as the Plastics…
Oslo, 17.01.2024 Ref. Ares(2024)368478 - 17/01/2024 Contact person: [name removed] Response from the Norwegian Environment Agency to the European Commission's proposal on a new regulation to prevent plastic pellets losses General comment: Norway welcomes the proposal to regulate microplastics unintentionally released into the environment in the form of plastic pellets.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
Captoplastic S.L. welcomes the European Commission's proposal to address the issue of plastic pellet loss. We believe that for the regulatory proposal to be effective and realistic in addressing the problem. Clarity in Pellet Definition: It is necessary to provide a clearer definition of pellets and their sizes.
EuPC is the trade association of European Plastics Converters. We see the current European Commissions proposal as an additional important step towards the objective of near to zero pellet loss by creating a harmonized level playing-field across the whole supply chain.
MOL GROUP’S POSITION ON THE COMMISSION PROPOSAL ON PLASTIC PELLET LOSSES General comment MOL Group is committed to protecting the environment and to preventing any pollution, as part of our transformation to adapt to a circular and low-carbon world. Plastic pellets are valuable raw materials needed in several end use segments, and pellet losses pose both ecological and economic risks.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
PET EUROPE supports the Commission's measures to reduce microplastic pollution but urges the inclusion of third-party importers in the scope of regulation, ensuring a fair and comprehensive framework for all market participants. PET EUROPE highlights pollution risks from non-EU producers.
Microplastics, and in particular plastic pellets, are one of the greatest threats to the marine environment. KIMO International members, from 9 countries across Europe) have been working for 35 years to keep issues or marine pollution high on the agenda.
The International Fur Federation (IFF) would like to express its support of the Commission's initiatives to address microplastics pollution at the European level. Due to the transboundary nature of the problem, it is crucial to have a coordinated European approach to enforce consistent and harmonised legislations across Member States.
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The ALPLA Group, with its headquarters in Hard, Austria, and 190 locations with 23,300 employees in 46 countries worldwide, is one of the leading companies in plastic conversion. We develop and produce innovative rigid plastic packaging solutions, while ensuring that our products become lighter, more durable and by 2025 fully recyclable.
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As an industry, we welcome initiatives to minimize the unintentional loss of plastic pellets. Any approach to reduce pellet loss should be effective, but also needs to be economically feasible. Comparison of EU and UN data The proposed regulation estimates that between 52 kt and 184 kt of pellets were lost to the environment in the EU in 2019.
Citeo welcome the proposal for a regulation on preventing plastic pellets losses to reduce microplastic pollution, which purports the objective of restricting microplastics added unintentionally in products and addressing intentional emissions of microplastics, and which considerations for this purpose all the microplastic chain. However, we call for further clarification of several provisions.
Filed in French · English published by the European Commission
FreeLeaves GmbH is a management and investee company around the plastics industry. The focus of the advisory service is on efficiency-enhancing measures, mainly in the plastic processing industry. In addition to the organisational challenges faced by companies, efficiency gains in business processes (digitalisation) and the introduction of, for example: Lean management methods are equally responsible for eliminating…
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
In summary, Plastics Europe welcomes the European Commission's proposal to address plastic pellet loss. We suggest that further refinement is required to achieve the European Unions 2030 microplastic reduction targets.
The proposed Regulation provides for measures to contain unintentionally released plastic pellets along the supply chain. We support the implementation of measures based on the polluter pays principle and see the main challenge of monitoring compliance.
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SUEZ welcomes the European Commissions regulation proposal on preventing plastic pellet losses and supports the initiative to reduce the release of microplastic substances in the environment which has considerable impacts on human health, biodiversity and the economy.
TNO endorses the initiative of the European Commission to tackle microplastics that are unintentionally released in the environment. TNO also concurs with the European Commission Regulatory Scrutiny Board that there is still room for improvement on the report Impact assessment/ Measures to reduce the release of microplastics in the environment.
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FNADE, the French association for recycling and waste management fully supports any initiative aiming to reduce the release of any hazardous substance in the environment. The proposal made by the European Commission for a specific regulation in order to reduce the release of microplastics along the value chain of plastics production, recycling, reprocessing and transporting should enable to reduce, as it is already…
Please note our detailed opinion, which we have uploaded with this submission. Our key messages are: Measures to avoid accidental releases are well known by producers of plastic granules and have been implemented voluntarily and effectively in recent years. The unintended loss of plastic pellets is not to be equated with the actual release of plastic pellets into the environment.
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
Contrary to the Commission’s assumptions, the amount of plastic pellets potentially released into the environment accounts for only a small proportion of the total amount of plastics processed, as shown by CONVERSIO in figures for Germany in 2022 (approximately 624 tp.a.).
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
Microplastics pollution – measures to reduce its impact on the environment – Novamont feedback The proposal under consultation is requiring the development of a standardized methodology to prevent pellet losses to the environment for the entire pellet supply chain.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
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We welcome the European Commission (EC) proposal for a Regulation on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastics pollution as an opportunity to develop a comprehensive EU framework to tackle microplastics.
The European PVC Profiles and related Building Products Association EPPA represents the manufacturers of PVC window systems and related building products in Europe. About 25,000 employees process about 1,4 million tonnes of PVC creating a turnover of 4 billion with profile systems and building products.
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In order to ensure a level playing field between economic operators and as a confidence-building measure, we support the mandatory involvement of independent conformity assessment bodies. This should be maintained. With regard to conformity assessment procedures, Decision 768/2008 should be used to the extent appropriate for the sector. We see the need to clarify and clarify the definition of plastic pellet.
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
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Once the reasons for the initiative have been set out, the Commission states in its objectives: reduce environmental pollution and potential health risks, while respecting the principles of the Single Market and fostering competitiveness and innovation.
Filed in French · English published by the European Commission
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The generation of micro pollutants plastic is is a wide argument that require specific actions in different market segment. We therefore prefer to be focused on the area of problematic packaging materials that in different areas of their use are generating micro plastics. We want to outline one of the most dangerous material today used for disposable packaging, the Expanded Polystyrene.
Zero Waste Kiel e.V. (www.zerowaste-kiel.de ) warmly welcomes the consultation for identifying measures to reduce unintentionally released microplastics from tyres, textiles and plastic granules in the environment with the aim of a legislative initiative.
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
18. januar 2022 Kommentarer vedr. kommissionens initiativ ang. utilsigtet frigivelse af mikroplastik Mikroplastik har påviste, varige og skadelige konsekvenser for biodiversitet og sundhed, der går på tværs af nationale grænser. I Plastic Change støtter vi således kommissionens initiativ ang. utilsigtet frigivelse af mikroplastik.
Filed in Danish · English published by the European Commission
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION EUROPE welcomes the European Commission’s initiative on microplastics and supports its current efforts to shape strong measures that will address microplastic pollution at source. Surfrider Europe calls for urgent action to prevent and reduce all sources of unintentionally released microplastics. We are pleased to provide further comments in a document attached.
As an industry, we have become increasingly aware of the issue of fibre fragmentation and its potential as a serious environmental pollutant. H&M Group is committed to researching and addressing the issue of microfibre emissions. H&M Group identifies five urgent needs of the industry to address along the product life cycle: 1.
The Hohenstein Institute for Textile Innovation gGmbH expressly welcomes the European Commission's initiative to combat microplastic pollution, specifically textile microplastics. Hohenstein's textile expertise is also underlined by 2 award-winning dissertation research projects.
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The German Environment Agency welcomes the initiative of the Commission to investigate measures to tackle unintentional release of microplastics, including to increase the capture of microplastics at all relevant stages of products’ lifecycle. With the three areas tyre abrasion, pellet loss and synthetic textiles very significant sources are considered.
Fauna & Flora International (FFI) welcomes this initiative as an urgent and critical step to reducing specific sources of microplastic pollution (namely, pellets, tyre particles and microplastic fibres), whilst recommending that further regulatory measures are needed to fully address all sources of microplastic pollution.
We have identified the unintentional release of microfibres as a key issue since 2018. In the past few years, we conducted several studies with independent experts. Our initial feedbacks to the call for evidence reflect the knowledge gained through these studies and wider industry initiatives, such as the Microfibre Consortium.
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This new initiative to be assessed seeks to reduce the presence in the environment of microplastics accidentally released, i.e. unintentionally from the abrasion of tyres, synthetic textile fibres and pre-production plastic granules.
Filed in Spanish · English published by the European Commission
A.I.S.E., the International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products, is a signatory to the Cross Industry Agreement, a voluntary collaboration for the prevention of microplastic release into the aquatic environment during the washing of synthetic textiles. A.I.S.E.'s contribution is captured in the attached joint statement.
RISE, as a member of CIA (https://euratex.eu/cia/) and a signatory of TMC (https://www.microfibreconsortium.com) would like to give the following comments: RISE align with the three areas of main interest indicated below, also mentioned in the responses from CIA and TMC. 1. Eco-design Directive, expediting product change through clear, science base product development guidance. 2.
EUMEPS welcomes this initiative coming from the European Commission to reduce the presence in the environment of unintentionally released of microplastics, which is a threat to the environment and has increased in the recent times.
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On behalf of the H2020 project GoJelly, I want to send feedback to the DG ENV as follows: • We have shown (WP5) that existing WWTP processes effectively remove MPs from wastewater, where they partition into the sludge phase. However, the small proportion leaving in the effluent still represents vast numbers of MP at the global scale.
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The Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) is Germany’s largest research centre for freshwaters. Our research findings help to tackle global environmental changes and to develop strategies for sustainable water management – true to our guiding principle “Research for the future of our freshwaters”.
Industrievereinigung Chemiefaser e.V. (IVC) as the Association of the German, Austrian and Swiss Man-Made Fibres Industries supports the idea by the European Commission to evaluate measures to reduce the presence in the environment of unintentionally released microplastics from tyres, textiles and plastic pellets.
Komentář Hospodářské komory České republiky k Opatření ke snížení přítomnosti nezáměrně uvolňovaných mikroplastů z pneumatik, textilu a plastových pelet v životním prostředí Obecné připomínky: Jako zcela zásadní je nutno vždy uvádět, že jedinou správnou možností je řešit problém principiálně u zdroje, jakékoliv řešení na samotném konci procesu (tedy čistírně odpadních vod) není řešením.
Filed in Czech · English published by the European Commission
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
Plastic Soup Foundation welcomes this initiative. It is of the utmost importance that potential human health risks due to environmental exposure to nano- and microplastics will be prevented. We are gravely concerned since they are pervasive, chronic, persistent, transboundary pollutants and once they end up into the environment, it’s impossible to clean them up.
ESWET welcomes the EC’s call for evidence on microplastics pollution and measures to reduce its impact on the environment. Microplastics pose a serious threat to the whole ecosystem, including to human health, requiring immediate action from all responsible actors.
The Confederation of the European Paper Industries (Cepi) supports the Commission’s intention to follow up on its Plastics Strategy and address the unintentional release of microplastics into the environment. The commitment of our industry is to show that sustainability and competitiveness can go hand in hand and that we can contribute to protecting our environment and reducing marine litter, greenhouse gas…
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We used to have a serious problem with plastic waste in the United Arab Emirates. It used to escape the waste management system and end up in the open environment where it would become embrittled and create microplastics which could persist for a long time. Faced with this problem our government sent experts to England to perform due diligence on a technology called d2w oxo-biodegradable plastic.
EURATEX considerations on EC call for evidence “Measures aiming to reduce the presence in the environment of unintentionally released microplastics from tyres, textiles and plastic pellets” 18 January 2022 SUMMARY • • • • • EURATEX’s work has enabled real progress to tackle MP releases and built considerable knowledge, having engaged since 2017 EURATEX strategy to tackle microplastics is to find suitable solutions…
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
ECOS welcomes the initiative from the Commission to reduce the presence in the environment of unintentionally released microplastics. Microplastics release and accumulation are ramping up at a dramatic scale, and the EU should take significant steps to address and stop this stream of plastic pollution with mandatory regulatory actions.
Naturvernforbundet Norwegian Society for the Conservation of Nature Mariboes gate 8 NO-0183 Oslo Phone: [phone removed] Email: [email removed] 18th of January 2022 Oslo, Norway Input to the European Commission’s call for evidence for an impact assessment on measures aiming to reduce the presence in the environment of unintentionally released microplastics from tires, textiles and plastic pellets.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
Polish Tyre Industry Association (PTIA) welcomes the opportunity to provide our comments on the upcoming measures aimed at reducing the presence of unintentionally released microplastics. The tyre industry in Europe has been collaborating over the last 15 years through various research projects to developing a better understanding of the fate and possible effects of particles generated during normal tyre use and…
Regarding the initiative “Measures aiming to reduce the presence in the environment of unintentionally released microplastics from tyres, textiles and plastic pellets”, IK (the German Association for Plastics Packaging and Films) provides the following information and comments: Quantities and sources of plastic pellet emissions into the environment For this purpose, the BKV report " Plastics in the environment in…
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We welcome this urgent initiative to tackle microplastics pollution given that microplastics are pervasive, chronic, persistent, transboundary pollutants with proven harmful impacts on the environment, biodiversity, and pose risks to public health.
Feedback from the Norwegian Environment Agency on the call for evidence for an impact assessment on the initiative: Measures aiming to reduce the presence in the environment of unintentionally added microplastics from tires, textiles, and plastic pellets , Submitted January 18, 2022 Norway has recognized the challenges in preventing and reducing marine plastic litter and microplastics for several years and supports…
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
Plastics Europe, welcomes the opportunity to provide input to this call for evidence on microplastic pollution. We provide full feedback in the attached file, however in summary: • Data supports the effectiveness of voluntary pellet loss prevention measures via Operation Clean Sweep. • A high degree of site specificity requires bespoke approaches to implementing pellet loss prevention measures.
Call for evidence - tackling microplastics unintentionally released into the environment. 1. Background to contributors The evidence below is provided on behalf of the University of Hull (UoH), United Kingdom. It has been compiled by Dr Julie Hope with input from Prof Jeanette Rotchell, Prof Will Mayes, Prof Pauline Deutz and Prof Daniel Parsons.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
Dear Members of the European Commission, We are pleased to respond to your proposed “Roadmap Policy framework to reduce the presence in the environment of unintentionally released microplastics from tyres, textiles and plastic pellets”. We believe that such a framework is extremely important if it emphasises to identify the root cause of the problems arising from microplastics - use of non-biodegrabale materials.
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Sulapac welcomes the Commission’s initiative to tackle microplastics unintentionally released into the environment. It is very important to recognize and raise awareness of the threat caused by microplastics to the environment and human health. However, the scope of the initiative on the sources of microplastic is very limited.
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The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to this consultation. Growing scientific research has demonstrated the increasing presence of microplastics in the environment, including food, water, and air. The unintentional release of microplastics represents an unregulated portion of the toxic life cycle of plastic that needs to urgently be addressed.
LIFE BLUE LAKES In the EU Life Project Blue Lakes, seven project partners from Italy and Germany are striving to reduce microplastic pollution in lakes. A special focus is on developing concrete recommendations for action for municipalities, elaborating a white paper for lakes, conducting a dialogue with relevant economic sectors and educating consumers on how to reduce the consumption of plastics and microplastics…
Avenue de Broqueville 12 1150 Brussels – Belgium [phone removed] [email removed] www.plasticsrecyclers.eu 18/01/2022 Microplastics pollution – measures to reduce its impact on the environment Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE), the association representing the plastics recycling industry, welcomes the European Commission (EC) initiative to reduce the presence in the environment of unintentionally released microplastics…
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
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Captoplastic welcome the EU’s commitment to reduce microplastic pollution of microplastics a real problem for the environment and human health. They represent an environmental problem because they put the zooplankton at risk, and zooplankton plays an important role in regulating our climate.
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(English version below.) The industry association for adhesives welcomes the initiative “Micro-plastic pollution — measures to reduce environmental impacts”. We agree with the opinion of the Association of Chemical Industries (VCI) and would like to raise another point that specifically concerns the glue industry.
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The European Sporting Goods Industry is a responsible sector and is committed to addressing the unintentional release of microplastics from textiles in a proactive manner that is science and risk-based, realistic, enforceable, and proven to provide effective impact.
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FNADE’s Position Measures aiming at reducing the presence in the environment of unintentionally released microplastics from tyres, textiles and plastic pellets 18/01/2021 FNADE, the French association for waste management and environmental services would like to take the opportunity to give feedback and highlight some points.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
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The negative impacts of microplastic pollution are becoming clearer and clearer by the day, so concerted efforts to limit it are needed. We are therefore happy to see this initiative, since at the EU level thought has been given only to microplastics intentionally added to products.
APPLiA welcomes the European initiative on microplastics pollution as this global issue shall be discussed at the European level with a holistic approach. This paper reflects the Home Appliance contribution to the Call for evidence for an impact assessment on the microplastics pollution initiative, launched by the European Commission on November 30th, 2021.
Source reduction for microplastic fiber derived from synthetic textiles will only be achieved through targeted policies to help address the growing abundance and overconsumption of synthetic textiles. As the Commission acknowledges “voluntary approaches have achieved little to no reduction so far” on microplastic fiber emissions.
KIMO International welcomes this initiative on measures to reduce the impact on the environment of (unintentionally released) microplastics. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation recognises microplastics as one of the ‘Chemicals of Emerging Concern’ due to its detrimental effect on soil health.
VCI Position to the Call for evidence for an impact assessment — Ares(2021)7346796 Below you will find a short summary of the most important key points of the VCI position on the “Call for evidence for an impact assessment” to comply with the required number of characters. Please take note of the detailed VCI position paper, which we have uploaded.
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Svenskt Vatten wishes to comment as follows: - The provisions of Article 192.2 (TFEU) must be respected. - The lack of harmonised test methods should not delay action, as there is ample evidence of microplastics in all environmental compartments. - The EU has so far failed to tackle MP at source. The legal acts, this initiative wants to link with, are ‘end-of-pipe’ directives (UWWTD, SSD, GWD, EQSD).
We, the Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation, a German NGO with more than half a million members, warmly welcome the initiative. It is very urgent to regulate the millions of tonnes of microplastics that enter the environment every year in the EU. There is evidence that microplastics also enter the blood of people, to the most remote places in the world and are already detectable everywhere.
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Austropapier fully agrees, that the pollution of our environment with microplastics, which is highly persistent and might in some concentrations even become toxic, needs to be clearly reduced. The pulp and paper industry can even be part of the solution to the current challenges, as pulp and paper products are mainly made of natural sources.
Xeros Technology Group (Xeros) welcome the European Commission’s initiative to address microplastic pollution. Xeros was born from a series of research projects conducted at the University of Leeds in 2006. The company brings together science and engineering disciplines to develop intellectual property in green technology solutions.
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Our experience in Brazil is that you will not solve, or even significantly reduce, the problem of microplastics by focussing on tyres and clothing. You must know that most of the microplastics come from the fragmentation of ordinary plastics when they are exposed to sunlight. The plastics break up into small pieces but they are still pieces of plastic.
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We welcome the initiative with the aim to reduce the impact of microplastics on the environment. I am a research associate at the Institute for plastics and circular economy (IKK), which is part of the Leibniz University Hannover, Germany. Our research field covers the whole spectrum of polymer technology and ranges from the development and processing of plastic material to its End of Life and New Life options.
The Rethink Plastic alliance welcomes the European Commission’s initiative on microplastics unintentionally released into the environment as microplastics pollution is a widespread issue requiring urgent action. Please find attached our comments and recommendations.
Synthetic turf surfaces are used for sports, recreational or landscaping applications. They provide an attractive, hard-wearing, low maintenance surfacing solution for many situations where natural turf alternatives are not cost-effective, feasible or sustainable.
The Dutch Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) welcomes this call for evidence. We have seen in recent literature and studies that microplastics are present globally and widespread, in aquatic ecosystems and in the air, but also in the soil of urban, agricultural and natural areas. There are indications that microplastics can have adverse effects on ecosystems and human health.
Plastic pollution presents an enormous and growing threat to the health of our communities and ecosystems. Pew recognizes that addressing a problem of this size and consequence is a formidable task. Pew’s evidence-based approach, technical expertise, and experience in plastics policy research can contribute to a clear data-driven process for developing microplastics policy in the EU.
Our research into the reliance of the fashion industry on fossil-fuel derived, or plastic, synthetic fibres, has been published in several reports in 2021 and is part of an ongoing campaign. As part of this research, we reached out to 46 different global fashion brands asking them to disclose key information on their use of synthetic fibres - including any policies they have for reducing microfibre shedding from…
Microplastics pollution — measures to reduce its impact on the environment The initiative to prevent microplastics from synthetic textiles is to be welcomed in principle. However, the term ‘textiles’ should be clearly defined in order to avoid possible negative consequences for essential applications of textiles made from or with synthetic fibre materials and to avoid alternatives that reduce rather than increase…
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In the paper attached, we want to touch upon the following aspects in relation to the unintentional release of microplastics: - Concerning the policy options for plastic pellet loss - Measures of the Austrian plastics industry to reduce the amount of plastic pellet losses to the environment - Microplastic release from textile sources - Microplastics in other industries
CIRFS: European Man-made Fibres Association as member of the Cross Industry Agreement signatories have been working with the European Commission on this topic since 2018. Collectively, their associated memberships, and the community of research organisations and stakeholders that it has created are committed to tackling emissions of microplastics throughout the life cycle of products.
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The Austrian Water and Waste Management Association (ÖWAV) has been representing all water and waste management in Austria since 1909. As a non-profit association, he is committed to achieving sustainable objectives at national and international level.
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The European outdoor industry is a responsible sector and is committed to addressing the unintentional release of microplastics from textiles in a proactive manner that is science and risk-based, realistic, enforceable, and proven to provide effective impact.
Introduction. The toxicity elicited on fauna and flora by microplastics ranges from feeding disruption to reproductive performance, physical ingestion, disturbances in energy metabolism, and physiological changes. Microplastics have also been identified as vectors for disease, invasive species, and antibiotic resistance, representing a risk to global food security and a direct threat to planetary boundaries.
While plastics do have positive considerations and contribute to many of the UN Sustainable Development goals, there are several studies showing that the unintentional release of microplastics from large plastics into the environment triggers a reason for concern. However, the extent of the pollution is still unclear and the adverse consequences for human health and the environment remain uncertain.
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The European Commission’s proposed initiative to reduce microplastic pollution is an excellent opportunity to introduce ambitious and binding mandatory regulatory action to address this issue. Urgent action is needed to address the increasing number of microplastics released in the environment and their health and environmental impacts.
The textile industry is also at the forefront of the potential removal of plastic fibres in the oceans and of microplastics in the environment, in search of the sources of increasing plastic litter in the oceans and of microplastic particles in the environment. It puts many unsubstantiated claims into the space and ignores textiles as part of the solution using environmental and filtering techniques.
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OceanCare welcomes the EC’s commitment to tackling microplastic pollution through precautionary measures and EU wide legal action. Please find below our input. A more detailed submission is attached. Transversal recommendations • Legal basis should be article 192 TFEU (environment), not 114 TFEU (single market). • Existing scientific evidence is clear: microplastics leak into the environment on a large scale.
Reducing the environmental impact of unintentionally released microplastics is the way forward! ETSA, the European Textile Services Association, welcomes the Commission’s objectives to tackle this issue and to set up voluntary measures and objective, science based and realistic standards to address it and to reduce the environmental impact of unintentionally released microplastics from synthetic textiles.
The Netherlands welcomes the Commission’s ambition on microplastics in the Circular Economy Action Plan. With this input in response to the call for evidence, the Netherlands presents additional thoughts and recommendations towards an EU microplastics policy under the Circular Economy Action plan and the Zero Pollution Ambition. See attached file.
Veolia supports the goal of reducing microplastics released into the environment by 30% by 2030, and the list of envisaged measures. Owing to the state of play, two main and pressing actions are needed in parallel: pollution prevention as close as possible to the sources of microplastics, and the standardization of analytical methods to ensure data comparability.
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We find this EU initiative very important to protect the health of humans and the natural world for many generations to come. We believe that biodegradable plastics will play a very important role in avoiding accumulative microplastic pollution. Technically it is already possible to replace many of the targeted products with a biodegradable alternative.
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We welcome this initiative as it acknowledges that present efforts to reduce microplastics pollution are insufficient. As a non-profit GreenTech startup that works for waters without microplastics (MP) and micropollutants, we would like to take the opportunity to emphasize the importance of • a systemic and impact-oriented approach, • urgency, and • data-based actions, esp. regarding the following aspects.
Fidra welcome the EU’s commitment to take significant steps to address microplastic pollution and further regulatory actions are needed to address unintentionally released microplastic plastic. Fidra is an environmental charity (SCIO and Scottish Registered Charity SCO43895) using the best available science to deliver solutions to environmental issues by working with the public, industry and governments.
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“This enquiry is focussed on tyres and clothing, but it is well known that most of the microplastics found in the environment do not come from these sources but are created by the fragmentation of ordinary plastic items, especially plastic film, under the influence of weathering. The simplistic approach to this is to ban all plastics, but no responsible government would do that.
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The statement is also p. 6 of the paper: ‘It is true that, on the basis of current evidence, microplastic pollution can be assumed to be: there is currently no widespread risk to humans and the environment, but there are a number of significant reasons for concern and precautionary measures should therefore be taken.’ I do not think so. In soils, plastic poses a non-negligible risk.
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The French Government funded the 5-year "OXOMAR" study into the bio-degradation of oxo-biodegradable plastics in the open and marine environment, which published in 2021 and concluded beyond doubt that oxo-biodegradable plastics biodegrade much faster (90x !!!) than ordinary plastics with no harmful residues and no micro-plastics in outdoor and marine environments.
Microplastics pollution is a global challenge involving many sectors. To prevent plastic pellet spills toward the environment, it is important that it applies to all sorts of activities related to plastic pellets (production, conversion, transportation, recycling, cleaning,...) Training of staff that are involved in all these different activities is crucial.
Joint statement from The Microfibre Consortium, on behalf of their signatories in response to the EU Stakeholder Workshop on Microplastics and EU Call for Evidence on measures aiming to reduce the presence in the environment of unintentionally released microplastics from tyres, textiles and plastic pellets.
Microplastic pollution is a global challenge across many industries and sectors – one of critical importance being textiles. There is an obvious possibility for symbiosis between this initiative and EU Product Environmental Footprint (PEF). See attachment for further information and comments.
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence for an upcoming legislative act aiming to tackle microplastics unintentionally released into the environment. The German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) welcomes this initiative as it is in alignment with the political objectives of the European Green Deal, the Zero Pollution Action Plan and the Circular Economy Action Plan.
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Kemira welcomes the Commission’s intention to tackle microplastics released into the environment and welcomes a new legislative proposal to reduce the impact microplastics have on the environment. Kemira supports the aim to correct the knowledge gaps, absence of market incentives and fragmentation as well as EU comprehensive approach in terms of microplastic pollution.
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Rückmeldung zur EU-Konsultation: Umweltverschmutzung durch Mikroplastik – Maßnahmen zur Eindämmung der Umweltfolgen Der Kompost & Biogas Verband Österreich und das Bündnis Mikroplastikfrei begrüßen die Initiative, Maßnahmen zur Reduktion der unbeabsichtigten Freisetzung von Mikroplastik zu ergreifen.
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Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
SNCP and TNPF, as members of ETRMA welcome the opportunity to provide our comments on the upcoming measures aimed at reducing the presence of unintentionally released microplastics (see attached document). The tyre industry has been collaborating over the last 15 years through various research projects to developing a better understanding of the fate and possible effects of particles generated during normal tyre use…
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SNCP and TNPF, as members of ETRMA welcome the opportunity to provide our comments on the upcoming measures aimed at reducing the presence of unintentionally released microplastics (see attached document). The tyre industry has been collaborating over the last 15 years through various research projects to developing a better understanding of the fate and possible effects of particles generated during normal tyre use…
SNCP and TNPF, as members of ETRMA welcome the opportunity to provide our comments on the upcoming measures aimed at reducing the presence of unintentionally released microplastics (see attached document). The tyre industry has been collaborating over the last 15 years through various research projects to developing a better understanding of the fate and possible effects of particles generated during normal tyre use…
A most welcome initiative due to growing amount and impact of microplastic pollution on human health, environment and social injustice globally and locally. Tyre abrasion arises from microparticles shearing off from tyre during road contact. Essential to reduce/remove tyre microplastics from air and water.
Globally, textiles have become 1) more reliant on non-renewable resources, 2) less biodegradable, and 3) increasingly prone to releasing microplastics. A 2021 study acknowledges that microfibres from textiles are among the most common microplastic materials found in the marine environment.
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The initiative to prevent microplastics from synthetic textiles is to be welcomed in principle. However, the term ‘textiles’ should be clearly defined in order to avoid unpredictable negative consequences for essential applications of textiles made of or with synthetic fibre materials. Fashion or Fast Fashion is undoubtedly the largest sector in which textiles are ‘discarded’ at a breath-abiding speed.
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Extensive studies have previously concluded that a full supply chain approach is essential to help prevent future plastic pellet loss. A certification scheme, and the standards of best practice upon which it is based, should have a clear hierarchy of measures to reflect prevention, containment and mitigation, and clean-ups.
• The provisions (polluter-pays principle) of Article 192.2 (TFEU) must be respected. • The lack of harmonised test methods or definitions should not delay action, as there is ample evidence of microplastics (MP) in all environmental compartments.
ETRMA welcomes the opportunity to provide our comments on the upcoming measures aimed at reducing the presence of unintentionally released microplastics. The tyre industry has been collaborating over the last 15 years through various research projects to developing a better understanding of the fate and possible effects of particles generated during normal tyre use and wear, through research projects performed under…
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I am a researcher on microplastics and interested in contributing to the discussion. Some points I would like to raise following the reading of the document: § The development of a standardized methodology must also account for the availability of equipment and feasibility of implementing monitoring approaches.
wdk contribution to Call for Evidence for an Impact Assessment Measures aiming to reduce the presence in the environment of unintentionally released microplastics from tyres wdk welcomes the opportunity to provide its comments on the upcoming measures aimed at reducing the presence of unintentionally released microplastics.
Tyres keep the world moving. The tyre sector and its value chain have a vital role to play in creating a future with environmentally friendly, safe, efficient and accessible mobility for all. In the particular case of abrasion, ETRMA and its members • Committed to actively pursue the work towards a reliable & representative test method, filling knowledge gaps through robust science and supporting the TRWP Platform…
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On labeling: - Today, labels bear a lot of information, sometimes even making it difficult for customers to read. For this reason, EDRA recommends that economic operators have the liberty to choose how they want to communicate information on microplastics to customers (e.g. pictograms, online means like QR codes,…). Besides, today most paint labels are already bearing information on how to clean brushes and rollers.
Memorandum Ref. Ares(2022)31881 - 04/01/2022 4 January 2022 M2022/00014 Ministry of the Environment Chemicals Division Swedish comments on the call for evidence for an impact assessment on the initiative: Measures aiming to reduce the presence in the environment of unintentionally released microplastics from tyres, textiles and plastic pellets Sweden welcomes the EU initiative to reduce the presence in the…
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
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ZERO welcomes this initiative as an opportunity for the EU to significantly reduce this pollution using mandatory regulatory actions. As an environmental NGO, prevention and upstream/reduction at source are seen as the fundamental strategies to address this problem. Downstream mitigation should be a last resort and allowed only for a short period.
The most effective measure against microplastic pollution from textiles is to decrease the production and use of synthetic fibres. Below are some suggestions to that effect. Please see attachment for more information, references and comments on the proposed measures. Prevent the industry from greenwashing synthetic fibres • Immediately halt the greenwashing of synthetic fibres through HIGG MSI, SAC, GFA, TE etc.
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• synthetic materials (polyester, polyamide) are very much needed in the textile markets: o Outdoor garments: Synthetic materials are more durable and repels moisture naturally. Good quality products made with synthetics can last for generations, which makes them sustainable in that sense. o Sport garments: Synthetic materials are needed due their low moisture absorbency.
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Microplastic is not forbidden to mix into cosmetics and we ask to do that 2014/Potocnik.We dont know what are you doing there at the EU,for sure not work FOR the environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoz8vozfKKU&t=81s You have made the fluffilters of washmachines bigger,so polyester gets 1:1 into the water.
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The vzbv welcomes the Commission’s initiative to regulate the introduction of microplastics into the environment. Reports of microplastics, for example in food, lead to unsafe Verbraucher:innen. A study commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund found that people consume up to 5 g of microplastics per week through food and drink alone. The quantity corresponds to a credit card.
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Microplastic pollution is an emerging concern of the day with increased use of synthetic textiles. Synthetic textiles contribute to around 35% of the global microplastic pollution. These are the plastic micro fibres released during washing of synthetic textiles polluting the freshwater and marine water. It also impacts on human health mainly the neurotoxicity, skin diseases, etc.
Call of Evidence for an Impact Assessment Project Innoplastic Key Message and Findings Well known is the increasing presence of microplastics in the environment. A growing volume has been found in the open waters, food and even drinking water. There are increasing concerns about the presence of micro- and nano-plastics in different environment compartments, and their impact on the environment and human health.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
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Various sources of microplastic pollution have been identified, among the main ones: fragmentation of good made of plastic (packaging, toys, components, etc), paints and sealant compounds, tires, synthetic textiles during their laundry and processing.
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We are the International Geosynthetics Society (www.geosyntheticssociety.org), a learned society dedicated to the scientific and engineering development of geotextiles, geomembranes, related products, and associated technologies. We are registered as a non-profit corporation. Our products deliver sustainable solutions that combine substantial community benefit with reduced environmental impact.
The initiative recognises that there are knowledge gaps about the presence of MPL in the environment, in drinking water and in food; the European Compost Network (ECN) welcomes initiatives at the National and EU to fill these gaps and specifically about the presence of MPL in food and food residues.
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It would be good to establish a framework legislation to deal with unintentional release of microplastics. The EC should be given implementing powers to adopt regulations to set maximum emission limits and/or information/labelling requirements on the emissions. The EC should produce a working plan of products for which measures should be introduced.
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This enquiry is focussed on tyres and clothing, but it is well known that most of the microplastics found in the environment do not come from these sources but are created by the fragmentation of ordinary plastic items, especially plastic film, under the influence of weathering. The simplistic approach to this is to ban all plastics, but no responsible government would do that.
Section B. Objectives and policy options for synthetic textiles - "including prewashing of clothes" An prewash would lead to an increased cost for the consumer and with probably a limited positive effect on the microplastic release. The prewash will only remove potential microplastics created due to the cutting of the fabric during the confection process and possible mechanical finishing processes.
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Microplastics can be produced from the use of products made of plastic material or as result of fragmentation of larger plastic waste. It has been found that large quantities of microplastics from various industrial products persist in the environment, especially in aquatic and marine environments.
EurEau wishes to comment as follows: - The provisions of Article 192.2 (TFEU) must be respected. - The lack of harmonised test methods should not delay action, as there is ample evidence of microplastics in all environmental compartments. - The EU has so far failed to tackle MP at source. The legal acts, this initiative wants to link with, are ‘end-of-pipe’ directives (UWWTD, SSD, GWD, EQSD).
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A not to underestimate proportion of microplastics entering the environment occurs during the use phase of shoes. The abrasion of plastic footwear leaves it into the environment and seas and negatively affects flora and fauna there. The majority of shoe soles are now made of plastic, which is why this issue is very relevant.
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Feedback of FIR to the EU’s Microplastics Initiative This feedback is given on behalf of FIR (Fédération Internationale du Recyclage), representative of the European recycling industry of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) and of Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA). We welcome the initiative of the Commission to take measures that must prevent the release of microplastics in the environment.
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The evidence below is provided on behalf of the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) and has been compiled by Professor Andrew Johnson and Professor David Spurgeon and submitted by Anthea Milnes. UKCEH is an independent, not-for-profit research institute carrying out excellent environmental science with impact.
NABU welcomes the Commission’s initiative to reduce non-initiated microplastics emissions. In accordance with the precautionary principle, any emissions into the environment of plastics which are not demonstrably readily degradable in the surroundings must be prevented.
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Sustainability in the textile industry has been made a top priority on a national and international basis. As such, it is vital to understand what underpins sustainability and how it can be achieved across the supply chain, including raw materials.
Stora Enso is a renewable materials company that employs 18 000 people in the EU. We deliver renewable and recyclable products that store carbon and provide low-carbon alternatives to fossil-based materials. The fact that our material comes from sustainably managed forests and grows back is at the heart of our sustainability strategy, which has set a target of 100% regenerative solutions by 2050.
ECBPI welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the EU initiative to tackle microplastics unintentionally released into the environment. Our soils are 4-23 times more polluted with plastic than our oceans. According to the FAO, ca. 12.5 million tonnes (Mt) of plastic products (ca.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
Microplastic pollution is a global challenge across many industries and sectors – one of critical importance being textiles. Global textile consumption has become 1) more reliant on non-renewable resources, 2) less biodegradable, and 3) increasingly prone to releasing microplastics.
The Australian Wool Testing Authority Ltd (AWTA Ltd) supports the International Wool Textiles Organisations (IWTO) push for the inclusion of microplastic pollution in the EU’s PEF program. This support is based on the company’s review of the available literature which demonstrates that man-made plastics based on petrochemical and other sources have a detrimental effect on water ways and marine ecosystems.
HORIZONTAL RECOMMENDATIONS ● Legal base should be article 192 of the TEU, not 114 ● Not accurate to say that tyres textiles and pellets account for ⅔ of the total: Eunomia did not study all MP sources ● All economic sectors are both a source and a solution to microplastic pollution.
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Microplastic pollution is a global challenge across many industries and sectors – one of critical importance being textiles. A 2021 study by the California Ocean Science Trust and a group of interdisciplinary scientists acknowledges that microfibres from textiles are among the most common microplastic materials found in the marine environment.
Microplastic pollution is a global challenge across many industries and sectors – one of critical importance being textiles. A 2021 study by the California Ocean Science Trust and a group of interdisciplinary scientists acknowledges that microfibres from textiles are among the most common microplastic materials found in the marine environment.
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Unfortunately, microplastic sources are not limited to industrial plastic tyres, textiles and granules (GPI = Industrial Primary Material, from rotomouling powder to extruded granules). Microplastics may also be intentionally added or generated by wear and tear of objects or coatings (by their manufacturers): Geosynthetic, geotextiles at the earth/water interface, plasticulture, Glitter mode on flora, fauna and…
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Microplastic pollution is a global challenge across many industries and sectors – one of critical importance being textiles. A 2021 study by the California Ocean Science Trust and a group of interdisciplinary scientists acknowledges that microfibres from textiles are among the most common microplastic materials found in the marine environment.
Microplastics pollution is a global but also an invisible problem. People are familiar with the images of seabirds that died of starvation from ingestion of bottle caps or toothbrushes. But the smaller the particles get, the more invisible they are but also the more severe the effects are expected to be due to possible translocation inside the body.
European Bioplastics supports all efforts to gain a better understanding of the origin and creation of microplastics and their release into and effect on the environment, in order to minimise environmental impacts.
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Syctom, the leading European public operator for the treatment of household waste, welcomes the fact that the Commission has taken into account the issue of microplastics and, more specifically, the reflection on the composition of manufactured products which are placed on the market and which, at some point in their lifetime (use, recycling or disposal), may lead to the release of microplastics that are potentially…
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Over the past decade, scientific research has shown the ubiquitous presence in the environment of microplastic fibres released by textile products made of synthetic materials such as polyester and acrylic. The effects of such microplastic fibres on the environment and on human health are yet to be fully determined.
Microplastic pollution is a global challenge across many industries and sectors – one of critical importance being textiles. A 2021 study by the California Ocean Science Trust and a group of interdisciplinary scientists acknowledges that microfibres from textiles are among the most common microplastic materials found in the marine environment.
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Microplastic pollution is a global challenge across many industries and sectors – one of critical importance being textiles. A 2021 study by the California Ocean Science Trust and a group of interdisciplinary scientists acknowledges that microfibres from textiles are among the most common microplastic materials found in the marine environment.
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Peru Alpaca Yarn & Textile Intl We do agree with Make the Label Count campaign. Synthetic textiles discharge significant amounts of microplastic fibres through laundering and wear, releasing microplastics into both terrestrial and marine environments, and the human food chain.
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Microplastic pollution is a global challenge for many sectors, such as the textile industry. A recent study by the California Ocean Science Trust and a group of interdisciplinary scientists in 2021 confirms that textile microfibres are among the most common microplastics found in the marine environment.
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I gave a presentation at COP26 on marine micro-plastics COP26 Presentation..... https://lnkd.in/g-axggNz Currently we are conducting a citizen science project with 100 blue water yachts to measure marine microplastics down to 20 um in the worlds Oceans, details at www.GoesProject.com We have already been measuring plastic on passage from Scotland down to the Canary Islands and have found up to 100 particles per…
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Microplastic pollution is a global challenge across many industries and sectors – one of critical importance being textiles. A 2021 study by the California Ocean Science Trust and a group of interdisciplinary scientists acknowledges that microfibres from textiles are among the most common microplastic materials found in the marine environment.
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Synthetic material (clothes) shed microplastic everytime they are washed. Production and the pollution of synthetic fibres must be reduced and safe disposal methods developed . Natural fibres are the clean alternative. They are also biodegradable and compostable.
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Our organization is in Laos, and we see that the plastic bottles companies especially Single Use Plastic bottles do not take their responsibilities to collect back their product, and in addition do not explain their consumers the dangers of SUP in the environment.
Cities support the target in the Zero Pollution Action Plan aiming to reduce microplastics released into the environment by 30%. Microplastics are a growing issue for municipalities. On urban waste-water treatment for instance, it requires increasingly expensive treatments to prevent microplastics to be discharged in the environment.
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From the point of the textile industry and the use of natural fibers we would very much support to have more data about micro fibre pollution from man made fibres. Currently recycled polyester is considered sustainable. This does not seem to be logic when micro fibres come into account. The textile industry is incredibly large and the fast fashion aka fossile fashion, based on crude oil, is still growing.
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The level of microplastics in the environment, especially in coastal and maritime areas, may be due not only to activities actually present on the coast, but also to the waste that flows into the sea through watercourses.
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In line with the ‘polluter pays’ principle, it is necessary to calculate the environmental cost of abandoned plastics in the environment in order to incorporate it in the form of a levy on their production. The major problem with plastics is the low price of plastics, which is a “good” product for incorporation into all packaging, but which is harmful to disposing of the packaging, both in recycling lines, where it…
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