{"id":63428,"date":"2026-08-05T15:18:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T15:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myntwork.com\/en-gb\/?page_id=51113"},"modified":"2026-08-05T15:18:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T15:18:29","slug":"waste-hierarchy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myntwork.com\/en-gb\/resources\/glossary\/waste-hierarchy\/","title":{"rendered":"Waste Hierarchy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Waste Hierarchy<\/strong> is a priority order favouring prevention and reuse before recycling, recovery and disposal.<\/p>\n<h2>What it means in a workplace context<\/h2>\n<p>For furniture it encourages organisations to avoid unnecessary purchases, maintain products and plan reuse.<\/p>\n<h2>Why it matters<\/h2>\n<p>It helps teams select routes that retain more value than last-minute disposal.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions to ask<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>What decision or requirement does Waste Hierarchy support?<\/li>\n<li>Which evidence or record is required?<\/li>\n<li>Who owns the information and keeps it current?<\/li>\n<li>How does it affect furniture selection, service or future change?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Applying the concept<\/h2>\n<p>When Waste Hierarchy is used in a circularity objective, connect it to a physical product, a lifecycle event, evidence and an accountable owner. Avoid using the term as a broad claim without an operational route.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Myntwork resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/resources\/circular-workplace\/\">Circular Workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/resources\/circular-workplace\/furniture-lifecycle-management\/\">Furniture Lifecycle Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/resources\/circular-workplace\/circular-procurement\/\">Circular Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Using the term in procurement<\/h2>\n<p>When Waste Hierarchy appears in a procurement document, explain what suppliers must provide and how the response will affect evaluation. Avoid requesting evidence that is not used in the award decision, and distinguish mandatory requirements from preferred information.<\/p>\n<p>After delivery, verify that promised documents, services or product information were supplied. 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