Ecodesign minimum requirements
Developing Ecodesign minimum requirements for electronics products — the standards that decide whether reuse is even possible at end-of-life.
01 / REUSE ECONOMY
Electronics
In a reuse economy, where resources are used efficiently and waste is reduced, we need electronics to be redesigned with durability and repairability in mind, with electronic goods designed to be compatible with reused parts.
BROWSE resources
THE SECTOR AT A GLANCE
Redesigning electronics for a resource-efficient world.
Many consumers are already participating in reuse and repair initiatives — but resource efficiency needs to be further enhanced to ensure the circularity of Critical Raw Materials.
- 01
Design for reuse
Electronics must undergo design changes prioritising durability, repairability, and compatibility with reused parts.
- 02
Social enterprises
Social enterprises reduce resource use but also provide local and inclusive employment opportunities and services
- 03
Refurbished & second-hand
Keep valuable products in use for longer whilst reducing waste, and conserving resources.
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Right to Repair
Electronics should be built to last, not designed to break. And when they do fail, consumers should have the right and ability to repair them.
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EU legislation
EU legislation can support repair and reuse of electronics by enabling the use of second-hand and third-party spare parts.
Resource Efficiency
Electronics reuse and repair legislation
EU lawmakers approved new repair rules in the electronics industry, aimed at supporting independent electronics repair and improving consumer access to affordable repair options.
These regulations mandate reasonable prices for original electronic parts, the use of compatible and reused spare parts, and prohibit practices that stop independent electronics repair.
The Right to Repair Europe coalition, representing over 130 organisations, is calling for broader legislation covering additional product categories beyond smartphones, tablets, and select appliances. They demand a Universal Right to Repair.
Looking ahead, the coalition urges the upcoming Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation to establish reparability requirements for a wider range of products and to ban anti-repair practices and premature obsolescence in the electronics sector.
RIGHT TO REPAIR EUROPE
190+
organisations and 30 European countries
The Right to Repair coalition brings together environmental organisations, repair professionals, community initiatives, social economy enterprises, parts suppliers, refurbishers, self-repair advocates, and citizens working to make repair more accessible and affordable for everyone.
SPOTLIGHT
RREUSE
An international network representing social enterprises working on reuse, repair, and recycling — at the forefront of advocating for sustainable practices in the management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), and actively part of the Circular Electronics Initiative.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
Growth in the electronic reuse sector.
Social enterprises play a crucial role in a just and green transition towards a resilient, low-carbon economy.
By implementing reuse of electronic items, they not only reduce resource use but also provide local and inclusive employment opportunities and services.
─ KEY AREAS OF FOCUS
A comprehensive revision
Advocating for a comprehensive revision of the WEEE directive so it supports reuse, not just recycling and disposal.
Alternative collection models
Creating alternative collection models for electronics to safeguard reusability — keeping working devices out of shredders.
RESOURCES
Reports, briefs & movement voices
Packaging
The Business Case for Reusable Packaging
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The Business Case for Reusable Packaging
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The Business Case for Reusable Packaging
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CONTINUE EXPLORING
Explore the reuse economy by sector
02 / Sector
Textiles
A reuse economy offers an opportunity to address the environmental, social, and economic challenges associated with the textile industry while promoting sustainability, circularity, and community resilience.
03 / Sector
Packaging
Reusable packaging systems are a key solution to the growing problem of single-use packaging. Designed for multiple uses throughout their lifespan, reusable packaging is returned, refilled, and reused for the same purpose, reducing waste and the demand for new materials.
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