Several member states considered that the medium term goal of the programme should be ensuring a non toxic environment, in particular through stricter measures to protect air and water quality, as well as establishing sustainable consumption patterns.
Mitu liikmesriiki leidis, et programmi keskpika perioodi eesmärk peaks olema tagada toksiinivaba keskkond, eelkõige õhu ja vee kvaliteedi kaitseks võetavate rangemate meetmete ning säästvate tarbimismudelite kehtestamise abil.