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The French don’t need President Macron to tell them how to make ends meet and how to fix it.Agnès Poirier

‘IWe don’t have gas in France, but we do have an idea. So is the famous French adage born out of the oil crisis of the 1970s. In other words, France is both admirable and a champion of quirky initiatives that feel somewhat pointless. The latest in a series of environmental measures taken by the French government is “Repair Bonus”. Instead of throwing ripped trousers, strapless bags, and moth-eaten polo shirts in the trash, the state will pay you to fix them at your local shoe store or shoe store. retoucher (sewing workshop). Starting in October, for the next five years, participating craftsmen will be able to charge between €6 and €25 for the cost of repairing clothes and shoes.

That hope creates a virtuous cycle, changes habits for the planet (700,000 tons of clothes are thrown away in France each year), sustains local artisans and even what we should now call To help create jobs in the sector.Refashion” Sector. Three years ago, a similar scheme encouraged my countrymen to fix old toasters and rickety washing machines rather than throw them out of frustration. Legislators even required companies to modify obsolescence strategies by publishing a “repairability index” for each product produced. Consumers can now buy new appliances knowing in advance how easy (or difficult) a repair will be.

i understand that. Every little thing helps in the race to reduce our carbon footprint. The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries for him. But what a fresh hell! Do you think we need a government to remind us of the most basic things in life, like fixing broken things instead of throwing them away for childish reasons? Are we amnesiac as a nation? Do you remember our mothers, grandmothers and aunts knitting clothes in front of the TV, sewing socks and trousers, and sewing home linen on old Singer sewing machines? . And are you wearing our older brother’s clothes? I remember perfectly the satisfaction of being able to see through the fabric of my worn jeans. That meant I could finally buy new jeans, or better yet, funky vintage denim at a Parisian flea market.very cool very Ecoloas it was often said before the term “environmentally friendly” was coined.

I’m not too old to remember the beginnings of fast food and fast fashion in the 1980s. I remember being obsessed with the cheap, fast, fat-free new lifestyle as a kid. This elation did not last long. Images of millions of children in Asia producing polyester garments, or acres of landfills piled with textile debris, didn’t feel like progress. What a scam when it comes to the fat-free industry.

So let’s focus on the task and go further! We need President Macron to call the Musks and Zuckerbergs of the world and spread the ‘old is cool’ mantra on social networks. to register an army of influencers. Fashionistas under 40 will love that patched elbows show virtue and are perceived as a favorite pastime. For those of us over 40, the return of common sense would be most welcome. And finally, if I could give advice to the French government, why should schools teach all children, girls and boys alike, how to sew, cut, knit and mend clothes instead of subsidizing repairs and repairs? can’t you tell me That’s why the next generation will remember my grandfather and father sewing socks in front of the house. Call your agent!.

Agnès Poirier is a political commentator

Summarize this content to 100 words ‘IWe don’t have gas in France, but we do have an idea. So is the famous French adage born out of the oil crisis of the 1970s. In other words, France is both admirable and a champion of quirky initiatives that feel somewhat pointless. The latest in a series of environmental measures taken by the French government is “Repair Bonus”. Instead of throwing ripped trousers, strapless bags, and moth-eaten polo shirts in the trash, the state will pay you to fix them at your local shoe store or shoe store. retoucher (sewing workshop). Starting in October, for the next five years, participating craftsmen will be able to charge between €6 and €25 for the cost of repairing clothes and shoes.That hope creates a virtuous cycle, changes habits for the planet (700,000 tons of clothes are thrown away in France each year), sustains local artisans and even what we should now call To help create jobs in the sector.Refashion” Sector. Three years ago, a similar scheme encouraged my countrymen to fix old toasters and rickety washing machines rather than throw them out of frustration. Legislators even required companies to modify obsolescence strategies by publishing a “repairability index” for each product produced. Consumers can now buy new appliances knowing in advance how easy (or difficult) a repair will be.i understand that. Every little thing helps in the race to reduce our carbon footprint. The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries for him. But what a fresh hell! Do you think we need a government to remind us of the most basic things in life, like fixing broken things instead of throwing them away for childish reasons? Are we amnesiac as a nation? Do you remember our mothers, grandmothers and aunts knitting clothes in front of the TV, sewing socks and trousers, and sewing home linen on old Singer sewing machines? . And are you wearing our older brother’s clothes? I remember perfectly the satisfaction of being able to see through the fabric of my worn jeans. That meant I could finally buy new jeans, or better yet, funky vintage denim at a Parisian flea market.very cool very Ecoloas it was often said before the term “environmentally friendly” was coined.I’m not too old to remember the beginnings of fast food and fast fashion in the 1980s. I remember being obsessed with the cheap, fast, fat-free new lifestyle as a kid. This elation did not last long. Images of millions of children in Asia producing polyester garments, or acres of landfills piled with textile debris, didn’t feel like progress. What a scam when it comes to the fat-free industry.So let’s focus on the task and go further! We need President Macron to call the Musks and Zuckerbergs of the world and spread the ‘old is cool’ mantra on social networks. to register an army of influencers. Fashionistas under 40 will love that patched elbows show virtue and are perceived as a favorite pastime. For those of us over 40, the return of common sense would be most welcome. And finally, if I could give advice to the French government, why should schools teach all children, girls and boys alike, how to sew, cut, knit and mend clothes instead of subsidizing repairs and repairs? can’t you tell me That’s why the next generation will remember my grandfather and father sewing socks in front of the house. Call your agent!. Agnès Poirier is a political commentator
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jul/16/the-french-dont-need-president-macron-to-tell-us-how-to-make-do-and-mend The French don’t need President Macron to tell them how to make ends meet and how to fix it.Agnès Poirier

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