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Extending the lifespan of materials means making them last longer than the products they are part of. This kind of reincarnation of materials can take place through two fundamental processes. The materials can be re-processed into secondary raw materials, or combusted (incinerated) to recover their energy content.
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(2008). Extending the Lifespan of Materials. In: Design for Environmental Sustainability. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-163-3_8
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