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<p>Our Strategy is guided by the objectives of maximising the value of resource use
and minimising waste and its impact on the environment. One of our underlying principles
is to prevent waste, where we can, from occurring in the first place.</p><p> </p><p>With
this in mind, we have taken steps towards supporting ecodesign of products so they
are durable, repairable and capable of remanufacture. We are seeking powers in the
Environment Bill to put in place, subject to consultation, ecodesign and consumer
information requirements for non-energy using products. As to energy-using products,
we will seek to drive change to ensure products can be repaired, reused and remanufactured
making use of powers on ecodesign that we are taking back from the EU. The powers
in the Environment Bill will enable us to supplement these requirements with consumer
information requirements to facilitate sustainable purchasing. We are also reviewing
the contribution that producer responsibility schemes for priority products could
make to encourage better product design.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, we are in the
process of developing a new Waste Prevention Programme for England, on which it is
intended to consult this year, aimed at supporting reuse, repair and remanufacture
as well as other means of waste prevention.</p>
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