{"id":248455,"date":"2024-05-10T06:32:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T06:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milieugids.be\/2024\/05\/10\/ready2reuse-second-hand-is-first-class\/"},"modified":"2024-05-10T06:32:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T06:32:28","slug":"ready2reuse-second-hand-is-first-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milieugids.be\/en\/2024\/05\/10\/ready2reuse-second-hand-is-first-class\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Ready2Reuse&#8217;: second-hand is first-class"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>The use of used auto parts in repairs is<\/em><em>  not yet widespread in Belgium, and Febelauto wants to do something about that. With the <strong>&#8216;<\/strong><strong>Ready2Reuse&#8217; <\/strong>project supported by VLAIO, Febelauto is highlighting the benefits of used parts. Because second-hand is better for the environment, just as good quality and often cheaper.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/milieugids.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/febelauto___reasy2reuse_1_nl-720p.mp4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"heading\">\n<h2 id=\"een-20tweede-20kans-20voor-20tweedehands\" class=\"\">A second chance for secondhand<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Used auto parts are often as high quality as new, and always &#8220;greener. This is because no new materials are produced for a used spare part, which consumes less energy and emits less CO2. That, in turn, sometimes brings a slight price advantage to the consumer.<\/p>\n<p>The result: both the part and your car live longer, and you contribute to a greener fleet. Good for your four-wheeler, the Belgian circular economy, and our planet in general.<\/p>\n<h3>Used parts: 3 advantages<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Quality guaranteed<\/li>\n<li>Good for the environment: resource efficiency, CO2 gain and life extension<\/li>\n<li>May mean slight price advantage<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Do you give used a chance? <\/strong>Always ask your auto repairer about it<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"heading\">\n<h2 id=\"meer-20tweedehands-20in-20de-20sector\" class=\"active\">More second-hand in the industry<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>For &#8216;Ready2Reuse&#8217;, we work together with Cardoen and two recognized centers for the depollution and processing of end-of-life vehicles: Autohandel Didier (Waregem) and De Jonghe Recuparts (Deurne). We can also count on the support of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vlaio.be\/nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VLAIO (Vlaams Agentschap Innoveren &amp; Ondernemen)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With this partnership, we will explore the terms of cooperation for the use of used spare parts: availability, delivery time, quality, warranty, etc. Febelauto will support authorized centers to set up such collaborations so that garages can use the used parts for reliable and &#8220;green&#8221; repairs.<\/p>\n<p>In this way, we aim to increase trust in used among all industry players &#8211; from repair shops and fleet operators to insurance firms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Give second-hand the first choice for your repairs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.febelauto.be\/nl\/vind-je-recyclagepunt&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Link to approved centers&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"heading\">\n<h2 id=\"meten-20is-20weten-3-a-20gebruik-20de-20-co2-calculator\">Measuring is knowing: use the CO2 calculator<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>In collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecorepairscore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eco Repair Score\u00ae<\/a>, and based on studies by VITO, we developed the CO2 calculator. It focuses mainly on bodywork and large mechanical parts. How much CO2 will you save by choosing a used part? Discover the gains for three vehicle types in our play version:<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.ecorepairscore.com\/nl&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Calculate CO2 savings when using a used part here&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/milieugids.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Febelauto-Eco-repair-score-Milieugids-.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Febelauto-Eco repair score &#8211; Environment Guide&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.febelauto.be&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;38%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Companies can use our premium tool to calculate their carbon gains based on specific brand and model data and over a longer period of time. You can include these results in your sustainability communications to consumers and third parties.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.febelauto.be\/nl\/auto-inleveren\/ready2reuse-tweedehands-is-eersteklas&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Login for companies&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;33px|||||&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.febelauto.be&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.febelauto.be\">www.febelauto.be<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The use of used auto parts in repairs is not yet widespread in Belgium, and Febelauto wants to do something about that. 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