Zero Waste Hierarchy
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Reuse

Actions by which products or components are used again for the same or similar purpose for which they were conceived. Actions that support the continued use of products in ways that retain the value, usefulness and function.

Reuse

  1. Maximize reuse of materials and products
  2. Maintain, repair or refurbish to retain Value**, usefulness and function
  3. Remanufacture with disassembled parts; dismantle and conserve “spare” parts for repairing and maintaining products still in use
  4. Repurpose products for alternative uses