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The term [[Reuse]] is defined within the [[Waste Framework Directive]] 2008/98/EC as ''any operation by which products or components that are not waste are used again for the same purpose for which they were conceived''. | The term [[Reuse]] is defined within the [[Waste Framework Directive]] 2008/98/EC as ''any operation by which products or components that are not waste are used again for the same purpose for which they were conceived''<ref>[https://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/framework/ Waste Framework Directive]</ref>. | ||
The UK's 'right to repair' law, [[Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations 2021]], came into force in July 2021 and mandated manufacturers to make parts available for up to 10 years for specific large household appliances for up to 10 years after a product is discontinued. The intention was to support the repair and reuse of these appliances. | |||
Given its application to [[waste]]; Re-use is also a ‘waste destination’ description that appears in [[WasteDataFlow]]. | Given its application to [[waste]]; Re-use is also a ‘waste destination’ description that appears in [[WasteDataFlow]]. | ||
[[Waste Collection Authority|Waste Collection Authorities]] or [[Waste Disposal Authorities]] will select this option from a drop down list within [[WasteDataFlow]] if any items or materials collected by the [[Waste Collection Authority|Waste Collection Authorities]] (either kerbside or via their 'Bulky Waste' or 'Too Big for the Bin' Collections) or at [[Household Waste Recycling Centres]] can be directly re-used else where such as Clothing and [[Textiles]], bicycles, items of furniture etc. | [[Waste Collection Authority|Waste Collection Authorities]] or [[Waste Disposal Authorities]] will select this option from a drop down list within [[WasteDataFlow]] if any items or materials collected by the [[Waste Collection Authority|Waste Collection Authorities]] (either kerbside or via their 'Bulky Waste' or 'Too Big for the Bin' Collections) or at [[Household Waste Recycling Centres]] can be directly re-used else where such as Clothing and [[Textiles]], bicycles, items of furniture etc. | ||
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