Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 are National Reform Days. The goal: to encourage us to renew our everyday objects rather than replace them, thanks to workshops and advice all over France.
Renee is used to buying used appliances. Normally, there is no problem, but this time, his purchased refurbished washing machine was no longer working properly. “It doesn't drain completely and there is also a leak.”“He trusts. There is no question of buying a new one; he prefers to resort to repair. “It's definitely a leaky joint. It's almost nothing. It's been gone for several years. It's more economical and environmentally friendly.”
Jointly organized byHope Association – Stop the planned obsolescence – and Make.org Foundationthese National Reform Days It allows you to focus on the right procedures to adopt to make your devices last long. points out Florent Aubergé, in charge of spare parts at a household appliances store near Clermont-Ferrand : “More and more people come to make repairs or buy used goods, but there are people who are not knowledgeable enough. We teach them how to use it. It is very important, because 70% of breakdowns are related to use.”
In the face of demand, it is not always easy to find spare parts, especially repair ones. In Clermont-Ferrand and its surroundings, there are only about ten electronic devices. Jean-Marc Boudet is one of them. He explains: “Perhaps the repair professions are not appreciated enough. In Clermont-Ferrand, we do not have enough repairmen. We are always embarrassed by rejection. We are not happy to postpone repair deadlines.”
In this fabric store in Aubières (Puy-de-Dôme), with the offer of a repair bonus, requests for refunds are increasing. But Elise Convers, fashion designer and stylist, stresses that we need to raise awareness more: “We tend to prioritize repairing our expensive clothes. In addition, some people are increasingly turning to cheap clothes made in China, to the detriment of the planet.
Since January, new appliances, such as microwaves, have been eligible for the repair bonus. The days allocated on its part end on Sunday, October 20.
