Global Briefing: France to launch clothing repair bonus scheme

Michael Holder
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France's repair bonuses, India's proposed green pact, and Brazil's latest Amazon protection push all feature in this week's Global Briefing

France to introduce bonus scheme for consumers that repair old clothes The French government is moving forward with plans for a bonus scheme that would provide consumers with discount vouchers if they...

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