Wearing your clothes and accessories for as long as possible, rather than regularly renewing your wardrobe, remains the best ecological gesture you can do. To further encourage this approach, Bérangère Couillard, Secretary of State in charge of Ecology, confirmed on 11 July 2023 the allocation of a budget for repairs to the textile sector, reports theAFP extension specifically transmitted by 20 minutes :
” Starting in October, consumers will be able to be supported in the repair of their clothes and shoes. »
From October 2023, €6 to €25 per bonus item for fabric repair
It will be 154 million euros for the period 2023-2028 to serve as aid to the French between 6 and 25 € per item for repairs in sewing or shoemaking workshops that have joined the labeling system of the Refashion eco-organization, which is working on this issue with the state. Some brands may also be eligible for this type of ” fabric repair bonus », designed on the model of what already exists for household appliances.
As pointed out 20 minutes With the’AFP extensionthis allocation of 154 million euros will come in particular from billion euros of eco-contributions from producers, importers and distributors that should be disbursed in the period 2023-2028 according to the “polluter pays” principle “.
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Source: Madmoizelle
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