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John Spacey, February 07, 2017 updated on March 03, 2023
Reuse is the repeated use of something to extend its value and reduce environmental impact. This includes durable items that can be used many times, reusing interchangeable parts and creative reuse that finds a new purpose for things. The following are common reuse techniques.
Architectural salvage | Composting | Cultural preservation | Donating | Downcycling – creating items of lesser value | Found object art | Heritage conservation | Lending and sharing items | Reassembling | Recharging | Reclaimed design | Recommerce | Reconditioning | Reconfiguring | Refashioning | Refitting | Refurbishing | Refurnishing | Regifting | Reinstalling e.g. firmware | Remanufacturing | Remodeling | Renovating | Renting items out | Repackaging | Repainting | Repair cafes | Repairing | Repurposing | Reselling | Restoring | Resurfacing | Retouching | Retrofits | Trading items | Traditional reuse | Upcycled crafts | Upcycling – creating items of greater value |
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