Used Fuel – Reprocessing

Used fuel reprocessing involves extracting valuable materials, like uranium and plutonium, from spent nuclear fuel after it has been used in a reactor. Instead of discarding the entire used fuel, reprocessing separates out these materials for recycling into new fuel, reducing waste and making better use of resources. This process minimizes the volume of high-level radioactive waste requiring disposal and enhances the sustainability of nuclear power by reusing materials, all while maintaining safety standards to protect people and the environment.