The organization had suspended its national collection to put pressure on the government and request resources. On July 18, the relay obtained aid from 49 million euros from the government for the recycling of textiles. The organization welcomes “a beautiful advance for the sector”.
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After having suspended its national collection on July 15, the relay resumes Thursday July 24 its collections of clothes and used shoes everywhere in France, according to press releases sent to here (ex-France blue). This judgment had been decided by the organization to put pressure on the government and obtain more means. With the rise of fast-fashion, the saturation sector in France. On July 18, the relay obtained aid from 49 million euros from the government for the recycling of textiles. The organization salutes “A nice step forward for the sector”.
Manufacturers and distributors are responsible for the end of life of their products, according to the principle of polluter pays. Thus, on each product sold, a contribution is taken to finance collection and valuation. The organization that collects these contributions, Refashion, then donates to the actors in the sorting of clothing a sum which was up to 156 euros per tonne. The government has decided to bring this amount to 223 euros per tonne in 2025, and 228 euros for 2026.
This help “will allow Relais France, over the next quarter, to maintain its activity afloat in order to continue discussions on the evolution of the sector in 2026”Ensures the organization in a press release. According to here, a resumption of activity has already been announced in the Loiret, in Loire-Atlantique, in Vendée, in Creuse, Brittany, Haute-Vienne, Corrèze, or even Burgundy.
The relay, however, recommends not to rush on the terminals to place bags of clothing. Indeed, after ten days without collection, the containers, usually emptied daily, are still saturated.
