Artisans who specialize in repairing everyday household items

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Structure : Repair Shop

France

Solution proposed by : Bernadette Gottvalles

Difficulty level :

facile

# artisan # circular economy

Description

I repair... and it's good as new!

With sustainable products made in France, the promotion of local supply chains, and the conservation of raw materials, the circular economy is in the very DNA of small businesses. To develop the local economy—which fosters social ties and creates jobs that cannot be outsourced—the CMA network (Chamber of Trades and Crafts) and ADEME have launched the Répar’Acteurs initiative, featuring France’s artisan repairers.

By extending the lifespan of everyday consumer goods, artisans serve as true ambassadors and key players in the circular economy among their customers and within their communities.

With Répar’Acteurs, we are taking concrete action to combat waste and overconsumption. We’re moving forward with the support of the CMA, which has provided us with a communication kit that gives us great visibility and credibility in the craft sector! In fact, our community-run shop has seen a 20–30% annual increase in revenue. So let’s repair and recycle as much as possible!

New eligibility criteria:

Repair activity: You work as a craftsman, registered with the National Business Registry (RNE), in an activity involving the repair of everyday household items *.
Professional Qualifications: You hold the status of Artisan or the title of Master Artisan, or possess a diploma or certified qualification in the repair trade, or can demonstrate 3 years of professional experience.
Proof of business activity: quotes, invoices, activity reports, etc.
Transparency with your customers: You clearly inform customers about the terms of the repair (civil liability, service procedures, expected results).

Additional information

Difficulty level: Easy

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