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The Restart Project, a charity working to tackle e-waste, is drawing attention to more environmentally friendly alternatives than recycling centers, whose shredders don’t recover many of the precious metals and critical raw materials. Reuse and repair are more cost-effective, energy-efficient and environmentally conscious options, said project director Fiona Dear. “Many waste companies and local authorities .... want to see more reuse happening and they’re exploring ways to avoid sending your gadgets to the shredder.” The charity wants repair to be made more affordable through tax reductions and repair vouchers, supporting training and accreditation and introducing a repair index to help people choose more repairable products.