ecological articles Tag

Organizing an eco-friendly Christmas: tips and tricks

How to make an ecological Christmas decoration? To organize a Green Christmas, avoid the artificial tree. Its manufacture and destruction consume a lot of energy and its lifespan (3 years on average) does not compensate for its ecological footprint. Prefer a natural tree that you will throw away ...

20
Dec
2013

The Christmas tree bag: a practical and supportive idea

his way, you are helping the association to finance its actions in over 60 countries! To note: in 2010, sales of the Fir Bag raised €700,000. An ecological product The Christmas tree bag proposed by Handicap International was already a smart and supportive object. Now, it is also an ecolo ...

21
Nov
2011

Film: understand the Don't Look Up phenomenon in 5 questions

ok away'. Between humor and despair, this comedy adopts a satirical disaster movie tone to alert us to our own inadequate reactions to the current ecological challenge. 2- What is it about? Don't Look Up features two mediocre astrophysicists working for a small Michigan university. When th ...

27
Jan
2022

L'île prisonnière : 5 good reasons to watch the France 2 series

irst original series and the story he has imagined is surprising, to say the least. It revolves around a theme never before seen on television: radical ecological activism. 2- The scenario is original The Prison Island series begins with a hostage situation. A score of armed activists land on Pe ...

13
Feb
2023

Composting

tural and excellent quality fertilizer. It lightens the soil and allows for savings on fertilizers, soil and water. Composting is also a significant ecological gesture as it reduces household waste by 30 to 40%. It diverts organic waste from collection and processing, resulting in less pollution an ...

30
Jan
2007

Natural and eco-friendly toys: what to choose?

greater safety in terms of inflammability and mechanical (ingestion of small parts), chemical and electrical risks. The reference labels for buying ecological, safe and healthy toys are German. These are the GS label and the Spiel Gut label. The first guarantees that the product has been subjected ...

18
Dec
2013

Hipli: the parcel that can be reused up to 100 times

hem are reusable, foldable and repairable in order to limit the environmental impact of e-commerce. 80% less environmental impact To evaluate the ecological interest of its reusable package, Hipli commissioned an independent firm. The latter carried out a comparative life cycle analysis of th ...

05
Nov
2021

Christmas gifts: why and how to give second-hand gifts?

fer greatly depending on the age and sensitivity of each. Indeed, if the younger generations are rather open to this formula for both financial and ecological reasons, the older ones might find this type of gift inappropriate. Before launching yourself, take into account the age of the recip ...

23
Dec
2021

Work: understanding the 4-day week in 5 questions

ve experimented with it have also found that the absenteeism rate is halved. Finally, this organization of working time over four days also has an ecological interest. A British study showed that switching to a four-day week with no loss of pay would reduce the UK's carbon footprint by 127 millio ...

08
Feb
2022

Oral hygiene: 5 new products to discover

nd act on the whiteness of teeth without the need to add fluoride (a component that is now controversial because of the risks of overdosing). 3- More ecological containers There's also something new to discover on the container side, as toothpaste brands are increasingly playing the green card. ...

05
Jan
2023

Gardening: why you should avoid using peat

lands of primary importance. That is why many sites are now protected in Europe. How to avoid using peat in the garden? Now that you are aware of the ecological importance of peatlands and the need to stop using peat in your garden, be mindful when shopping at garden centers: • carefully read ...

05
Apr
2023

Organic fragrance: advantages and disadvantages.

e skin to breathe and avoid sweat odors thanks to natural components such as flower extracts, citrus, tea tree, or clove! Solid versions are even more ecological and economical because they last much longer... ...

28
June
2010

Les Orres : a family and nature resort

, 2013 through Sunday, April 27, 2014 (subject to snow conditions). A resort that cares about the environment Thanks to a preserved environment and ecological facilities, the Orres is a reference in terms of nature resorts. The resort strives to reduce the impact of its tourist activities on the e ...

19
Dec
2013

"The Graines de Jardin Festival: a free and green event in Rouen."

A festive weekend. The Graines de jardin Festival is the first entirely free gardening festival in France. This plant festival has been organized every year since 2009 by the Rouen Normandy Metropolis and the City of Rouen. It brings together nearly a hundred exhibitors from France and Europe. ...

18
May
2016

8 steps to non-gardening

us love, we just need to do it with a new mindset. Rather than striving to create such a controlled environment, non-gardeners can strive to reverse ecological decline and become a much-needed refuge for native flora and fauna. There are many ways to transform a primary plot of land into a skillfu ...

18
May
2020

Legacy: a Yann Arthus-Bertrand retrospective in Nice

k tourists to see the animals. That's where I discovered the incredible beauty of the Earth's graphics and the beauty of the world in the air.' An ecological awareness His observations from the sky forged his convictions and led him to become involved in environmental protection. For many yea ...

30
Sep
2021

Where can I find eco-friendly eyewear?

Quentin Passet recovers plastic bottles abandoned in streams and rivers to create glasses. He founded the brand Eio which offers models that are both ecological and timeless (see link at the bottom of the page). Since these glasses escape any fashion effect, you can keep them longer, which is ...

07
Oct
2021

Bordeaux: a doubly rewarded tourist destination

ility, sustainability, digitalisation and cultural heritage/creativity. The city of Bordeaux was notably chosen for its efforts in sustainable and ecological tourism. It will therefore benefit from communication and event support throughout 2022, both in France and internationally. A top 10 r ...

03
Nov
2021

Walking: 3 ideas to motivate yourself to walk

ave time to spot papers, cans and other trash on the ground. At the end of the walk, the collected waste is sorted for recycling. With this type of ecological outing, you will be doing good for nature and your health by walking and moving to collect the waste. Various associations or communiti ...

06
Dec
2021

Ecology: a French start-up invents infinitely reusable gift wrapping

packages. Coated cotton is even easier to use than traditional gift wrap because it is unfoldable, adjustable and wrinkle-free. What are the brand's ecological commitments? The brand On s'emballe à la française is also committed to the environment. All its products carry the Oeko-Tex label ...

08
Dec
2021