It is reported that France is considering introducing a clothing scoring system to highlight the environmental protection of clothing.
French media ConnexionFrance pointed out that the French government is developing a clothing scoring system to grade from A to E.
The scoring system takes into account “environmental impact”, such as the carbon footprint of the production and transportation of the garment, the water, fabrics and dyes required to produce the garment. the level of toxicity and whether the clothing can be recycled and reused.
The one with the highest score is A, and the one with the most serious pollution is E. This system is designed to let consumers know more about the production methods and processes of clothes.
The report pointed out that the French government aims to make the label mandatory on all clothing within 2 years.
In early February, the French government passed a law prohibiting clothing brands and retailers from destroying unsold and returned goods.
France took the lead in enacting the “LoiAntiGaspillage” anti-waste law, covering electrical appliances, sanitary products, and cosmetics that must be “reused” and “redistributed” (redistributed) or “recycled” and other measures. The bill contains 130 articles and was passed by the Senate and the National Assembly on January 21, 2020.
The new law proposed in June 2019 forms part of France’s circular economy law. The purpose of formulating the new law is to reduce resource consumption by 30% as a proportion of GDP output between 2010 and 2030; compared with 2010, non-toxic waste will be reduced by 50% by 2025; in 2025 Towards the goal of 100% plastic recycling by 2020; reducing greenhouse gas emissions: through plastic recycling measures, 8 million tons of additional carbon dioxide emissions can be avoided every year; creating up to 300,000 additional job opportunities, including new occupations.
