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re:tag is a unique tagging system that enhances the emotional connection between individuals and objects while encouraging responsible re-use of discarded objects. Individuals wishing to get rid of appliances, furniture, and clothes will leave a voice message on a database describing the story of the to-be discarded object. A costumed tag with a unique ID and a telephone number will then be placed on the object before being disposed of on the street or any other location. Dialling the instructed number, neighbours or passerbys will hear the voice message, getting qualitative information about the object. By fostering trust in the object, the aim of the project is that people will be more likely to re-use these objects, thus reducing the overall waste within the community.