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| France: Bonus for those who donate their torn clothes and repair old shoes |
France: Bonus for those who donate their torn clothes and repair old shoes
France is launching a bonus scheme to encourage its citizens to repair worn-out clothes and shoes instead of throwing them away and buying new ones.
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| France: Bonus for those who donate their torn clothes and repair old shoes |
From October this year, the bonus will be available in the form of discounts ranging from six euros (five pounds) to 25 euros (21 pounds).
The government will allocate €154 million over five years to fund the bonus.
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| France: Bonus for those who donate their torn clothes and repair old shoes |
Branje Coillaria, a junior minister for the environment, says seven million tonnes of cloth are thrown away in France every year.
Quilaria called on "all sewing workshops and shoe makers to join the system" under which the government would pay them 7 euros for a new heel and 10 to 25 euros for a new lining in a jacket, skirt or other garment. Will give discount up to Euro.
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| France: Bonus for those who donate their torn clothes and repair old shoes |
The scheme aims to support the repair sector and create new jobs.
He said that the government is committed to meet the modern demands of fashion and is trying to encourage consumers to repair their goods instead of buying new ones.
A group called Refashion, which has been asked to set up the scheme, says 3.3 billion items of clothing, footwear and home textiles were put on the market in France last year.
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| France: Bonus for those who donate their torn clothes and repair old shoes |
But not everyone in France was impressed with this method of government. Business groups slammed the move as "disgraceful" to a key French industry, while right-wing Republican MP Eric Pouget said the government was already three trillion euros in debt and it was "an insult to the French people". Money should stop blowing like this.'
Another project to promote sustainable fashion in France will include a list of the environmental impact of every item in the clothing industry starting January 1, 2024.
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| France: Bonus for those who donate their torn clothes and repair old shoes |
Under the new rules, manufacturers will also have to disclose the amount of water, chemicals used, the risks of microplastic emissions and whether any recycled textiles were used in the production of the garment. no.
The fashion industry is one of France's largest sectors, generating a turnover of around 66 billion euros last year and creating thousands of jobs.
Although France is the EU's fourth largest exporter of fashion, the industry has declined in recent years.
France: Bonus for those who donate their torn clothes and repair old shoes
According to the Fashion United website, French consumers spent an average of €430 on clothing in 2020, which is lower than the EU average.
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