We do in fact believe that competition is an important aspect.
We found that the main barrier to repair is product design. Providing access to repair also means giving access to the parts, tools and other information needed to effect repairs to independent repairers, and the owners themselves, rather than just those associated with the manufacturers. This lack of access is an obstacle to product repairs.
With respect to environmental taxation measures, several European countries, including Sweden, have introduced tax credits and repair tax credits, along with other measures. These are very concrete and could be adopted here.
In France, the repair fund is a discount built into the expanded accountability system for manufacturers. It involves an environmental tax paid when products are purchased. The proceeds are used to build up a fund that reduces repair costs.