Why France will soon pay its citizens to get their clothes repaired

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(CONNEXION FRANCE) – From fixing a hole in a favourite jumper to replacing the zip on an old pair of trousers, people in France will be handed a financial incentive to repair rather than replace worn-out clothing.

It will be in the form of money off clothing and shoe repair bills, announced Bérangère Couillard, France’s Secretary of State for Ecology.

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Beginning in October, consumers will be able to get a reduction of up to €25, depending on the repair.

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