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5.3. Preparation for re-use of end-of-life products and product components

Description of the activity

Preparation for re-use of products and components at the end of life [Preparing for re-use is an operation or set of operations by which products or components of products that have become waste are prepared so that they can be re-used without any other pre-processing. It is the highest waste treatment option on the waste hierarchy (after waste prevention).].

The economic activity does not include repair activities, which are performed during the product’s use stage.