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Eco-participation in children's furniture and games - The impact on catering professionals
The French Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy Act (AGEC), in particular Article 72, imposes obligations on producers in terms of waste prevention and eco-design. This legislation has direct consequences for professionals in the CHR (Cafés, Hôtels, Restaurants) sector, particularly with regard to children's equipment and games, which are often used to welcome families. One of the key features of this law is the eco-participation, an environmental tax applied to certain products, including children's furniture. How does this tax work, and what impact does it have on the prices of products offered by companies like Welcome Family? Let's take a closer look.
Eco-participation: a lever for eco-design
Eco-participation is a financial contribution paid by producers and importers of children's furniture and games to finance the collection, sorting and recycling of these products at the end of their life. It was introduced to encourage more responsible resource management, and to encourage companies to adopt more environmentally-friendly practices. This is one of the commitments made under the AGEC law, which seeks to reduce the use of non-renewable resources, while promoting the use of recycled materials and the recyclability of products.
For professionals in the CHR sector, this means that when they buy children's equipment, whether highchairs, changing tables or play equipment, a small part of the price of these products is earmarked to cover these environmental costs. While this may seem like an additional burden, it's essential to understand that eco-taxes aim to reduce the overall environmental impact of the products we use in our daily lives. By supporting these initiatives, restaurateurs and hoteliers are helping to protect the environment while ensuring that the equipment they purchase meets quality and sustainability standards.
Why do prices include eco-tax?
The amount of the eco-participation depends on the type of product and its end-of-life. Bulky products, such as children's furniture, require more complex recycling processes, which justifies a higher contribution. However, it's important to note that this tax doesn't just offset the cost of recycling: it also encourages producers to design products that are more durable, reusable and easy to recycle.
At Welcome Family, we include this eco-tax in the price of our products, not only because it's a legal obligation, but also because we're convinced of the importance of this approach. We ensure that our children's products, such as highchairs and play equipment, are designed with their environmental impact in mind. This approach enables us to guarantee that the products we use to cater for families meet not only safety standards, but also those of eco-responsibility.
Eco-participation included in our prices
The impact on CHR professionals
The addition of eco-participation can sometimes be perceived as an increase in costs for professionals. However, it's essential to see it as a long-term investment. Indeed, by choosing eco-designed, environmentally-friendly products, catering professionals are participating in a circular economy which, in the long term, will reduce waste management costs, while improving their image with their customers.
What's more, consumers - and families in particular - are increasingly sensitive to environmental issues. By choosing establishments that demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices, customers feel reassured and value these choices. In this way, eco-participation becomes a guarantee of quality and responsibility for hoteliers and restaurateurs who invest in environmentally-friendly equipment.
A commitment to a sustainable future
In short, the eco-tax applied to children's furniture and games is an essential tool for supporting the transition to a more circular economy. For CHR professionals, it represents not only a legal obligation, but also an opportunity to reinforce their commitment to the environment. At Welcome Family, we are committed to offering products that combine safety, comfort and respect for environmental standards. All this while integrating eco-participation into our prices to offer equipment that meets both customer needs and the requirements of a sustainable economy
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