Sweden plans to give tax breaks for fixing stuff instead of throwing it away.

Grist
By Kate YoderSep 20, 2016, 5:31 am207 pts
It’s a response to the strange situation we’re in, where buying and shipping a new pair of shoes to your doorstep can be cheaper than repairing your old ones. On Tuesday, Sweden’s ruling Social Democrat and Green Party coalition will submit a series of proposals to parliament. One would cut the tax…

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