Key principles for reuse
Key principles for reuse
The ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ slogan has become a well-recognised symbol for waste reduction and prevention. With emerging concepts such as the circular economy and sustainable development gaining more attention, a large-scale change in waste management practices is needed. Reuse is a feasible option to replace recycling where appropriate as it is a method of extending the use of resources. The key question for waste management strategists and policy-makers is whether widespread reuse-related activities are temporarily “in fashion” or whether they are likely to endure. This paper defines key terms relating to reuse; identifies methods that enable reuse; outlines the benefits of, and barriers to, reuse; and critically discusses the current drivers and impetus for reuse.
circular economy, reuse, standards, key performance indicator, waste management, sustainable development
Williams, Ian
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Shaw, Peter
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2 May 2018
Williams, Ian
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Shaw, Peter
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Williams, Ian and Shaw, Peter
(2018)
Key principles for reuse.
Cossu, Raffaello
(ed.)
In SUM2018, Fourth Symposium on Urban Mining and Circular Economy.
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Abstract
The ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ slogan has become a well-recognised symbol for waste reduction and prevention. With emerging concepts such as the circular economy and sustainable development gaining more attention, a large-scale change in waste management practices is needed. Reuse is a feasible option to replace recycling where appropriate as it is a method of extending the use of resources. The key question for waste management strategists and policy-makers is whether widespread reuse-related activities are temporarily “in fashion” or whether they are likely to endure. This paper defines key terms relating to reuse; identifies methods that enable reuse; outlines the benefits of, and barriers to, reuse; and critically discusses the current drivers and impetus for reuse.
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Published date: 2 May 2018
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circular economy, reuse, standards, key performance indicator, waste management, sustainable development
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Raffaello Cossu
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