3. Reuse
3.1 Regulations: transition to national level for reuse
The Environmental Code (Art. L. 541-1-1) defines reuse as "any operation whereby substances, materials, or products that are not waste are used again for a purpose identical to that for which they were designed."
Reuse can mean three different things, both for the manufacturer marketing the product and for the consumer.
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Reuse of pre-packaged products in reusable packaging
The product is marketed in reusable packaging that consumers must return to a collection point. The packaging is washed and returned to the packaging line. Deposit or reward systems are generally associated with this type of reuse to encourage consumers to return...
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- (1) - Ministère de la Transition Écologique - Quel potentiel 3R (Réduction, Réemploi, Recyclage) d'ici 2025 pour les emballages en plastique ? - Travaux préparatoires au décret 3R4 relatif aux objectifs de réduction, de réutilisation et de réemploi, et de recyclage des emballages en plastique à usage unique...
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