Definition: the life cycle stage that begins when a product is discarded and ends when the waste material of the product is returned to nature or enters another product’s life cycle.
Notes on definition:
- Note 1 to entry: “Taken out of use” refers to when the product is no longer usable or ceases to exist in its current form.
- Note 2 to entry: Disposal can be by incineration, deposit to landfill or the natural environment, or a combination thereof.
Source: Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
Type of source: Legal