Think twice before discarding household appliances that still work – to become sustainable, we need to change the way we think about reusing things. By making the products I use more efficient through specific eco-design regulations, the EU is building a society where goods are designed to last, to be repaired easily, and, when they reach the end of their useful lives, to be recycled. So stitch up that coat, fix the vacuum cleaner and recycle the refrigerator – it’s a valuable resource for our economy, and better for the environment!