Do you often throw away your worn-out shoes, torn shirts or ripped pants?
Well, if you live in France, the government will soon pay you to get your clothes repaired.
But what is happening? How much is the government paying? And why is it doing so?
Let’s take a closer look:
What is happening?
French citizens will soon receive a subsidy per item of clothing they get repaired.
According to Le Monde, citizens will be paid around Rs 650 for getting a pair of heels fixed and between Rs 900 and Rs 2,300 for getting an item of clothing repaired.
Business Insider reported that a $171 million fund has been established from which the payments will be made for the next five years.
According to The Telegraph, the government will offer subsidies for citizens to avail from tailors and shoe repair shops that sign up for the government programme headed up by eco-organisation Refashion.