Greens to introduce Scottish Repair Voucher scheme
As part of their plans to cut the cost of living and protect our environment, the Scottish Greens will introduce a Scottish Repair Voucher scheme which would allow people to get a discount on repairing household goods at participating manufacturers and retailers.
In 2025 the UK's first repair voucher scheme pilot was launched in North London by a coalition of charities and waste management groups, allowing residents to get up to 50% off the cost of repairs at participating businesses.
Similar schemes have already proven successful in other European countries, including Austria, France and Germany.
This is part of a package of measures that the party is proposing to reduce waste and save people money, including a requirement on some product manufacturers to take back used products, such as mattresses and textiles, at the end of their life.
Party co-leader Gillian Mackay said:
“If we’re serious about tackling the cost-of-living crisis and the climate crisis, then we have to make it cheaper and easier for people to do the right thing.
“Our repair voucher scheme will make it cheaper to repair the things we already own rather than buying them again as new.
“It is a simple and straightforward way of putting money back into people’s pockets.
“By covering part of the cost of fixing everyday items, we can help households to stretch their budgets and avoid unnecessary big purchases
“The benefits are wider, as it will also help us to cut waste while supporting local repair businesses. It’s a win for households struggling with the cost of living, and a win for the small businesses rooted in our communities.
“These kinds of schemes are already common across Europe and are already helping to support people through the cost of living crisis while reducing waste and protecting our planet. It's time to do the same in Scotland.”
