Strategy description: Reusing existing building materials or products in a manner that differs from the original purpose for which these products and materials were made
Example: Reusing old products and materials as decoration elements.
Advantages: Avoiding waste generation, and possibly preserving some products that constitute monumental elements in heritage buildings.
Disadvantages/challenges: Repurposing old building materials and products might be expensive, possibly accounting for the same cost of using new materials and products.