Ecological Transition articles Tag

France Rénov': a new public service to renovate your home

1- What exactly is it about? France Rénov' is a new single public service that has been set up by the Ministry of Ecological Transition from January 1, 2022. This novelty, planned as part of the Climate and resilience law, is a set of services designed to support people who want to carry out en ...

05
Jan
2022

The end of disposable packaging in fast-food restaurants in 7 questions

e aims to limit single-use plastic packaging and significantly reduce the amount of waste we produce. According to calculations by the Ministry of Ecological Transition, the end of disposable packaging in fast food would avoid some 150,000 tons of waste per year. 3- Who is affected by this ba ...

10
Jan
2023

Roots of Tomorrow: the video game to get started in agroecology.

ge of a farm, and you must make choices that determine the future of your farm for 10 years. Your mission, if you accept it, is to succeed in the agro-ecological transition of your farm. Like in real life, you must not only choose what you plant but also your working methods and the people you hire ...

16
Oct
2023

The European Sustainable Development Week: actions throughout France.

n Sustainable Development Week was initiated by France in 2003 before becoming a European event in 2015. This operation organized by the Ministry of Ecological Transition mobilizes associations, companies, local authorities, and educational institutions. It aims to raise awareness among the genera ...

30
Mar
2009

Blue Flag: How to know the quality of bathing water?

mer season. In 2021, about 100 coastal municipalities, representing approximately 350 bathing sites, had obtained this certification issued by the Ministry of Ecological Transition. Moreover, the "Pavillon Bleu" label, which is the best known in terms of bathing water quality, is also an excellent ...

01
Aug
2011

Heatwave or drought: how to take care of plants?

ns? Are you wondering if your municipality is affected by water restrictions? To find out, simply consult the VigiEau website launched by the Ministry of Ecological Transition on July 11, 2023 (see the link below). This website relies on Propluvia data provided by the departmental directorates of t ...

03
July
2015

May on bike: in May, pedal as you please.

Events throughout France. How to participate? The Mai à Vélo operation is aimed at a wide audience. Whatever your age and level, you can find an event that suits you on the maiavelo.fr platform (see link at the bottom of the page). To help you find the event that best suits you, this site allow ...

30
Apr
2021

Ecology: plastic packaging will gradually disappear from the fruit and vegetable section

ming to end single-use plastic packaging by 2040. To learn more about the content of the law, we invite you to visit the website of the Ministry of Ecological Transition (link below). Which fruits and vegetables are affected? From January 1, 2022, the measure in the anti-waste law that will c ...

11
Oct
2021

Technical inspection of two-wheelers: understand this measure in 5 questions

of the inspectors... These questions are still unanswered, which should make it impossible to apply the measure on October 1st. The Ministry of Ecological Transition has moreover confirmed, at the beginning of June, its wish to benefit from an additional delay and not to implement this new te ...

09
June
2022

Energy consumption: does telecommuting really save money?

weekend). However, according to ADEME, certain rebound effects can mitigate or even cancel the energy benefit of telecommuting. The Minister of Ecological Transition Agnès Pannier-Runacher announced on RTL launch an experiment by closing four buildings of his ministry on the weekend of All Sa ...

10
Oct
2022

Drought: how to prepare your vegetable garden for a dry spell?

rance should prompt you to be reasonable about how much you plant and sow. The rainfall deficit to date is about 15%, according to the Ministry of Ecological Transition, and the situation is more severe than last year at this time. Unless we have a particularly wet spring, watering restrictions a ...

01
Mar
2023

Fire prevention: Météo France launches a forest weather forecast.

fires, especially during the summer months. To prevent this risk, Météo France will soon publish a daily bulletin, with the support of the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion. "When will this bulletin be available?" Météo France will publish a daily bulletin to inform the ...

09
May
2023

Regenerative tourism: tourism of the future?

ther field, tourism illustrates the tension between jobs and ecology, individual pleasure and citizen efforts, polluting activities and the necessary ecological transition. To limit the nuisances on the local population and the deterioration of ecosystems, more and more cities and countries are taki ...

08
Aug
2023

Appliances: how to extend the lifespan of your devices?

customer service if your appliance is still under warranty • diagnose the breakdown and find a place to get it repaired using the new website of the Ministry of Ecological Transition longuevieauxobjets.gouv.fr (see link below) • search for an online tutorial on the same website or on Y ...

01
Sep
2023

Understanding international volunteering in companies or VIE in 5 questions

ounced assistance to promote and develop this program. These aids will be available to companies labeled France 2030 that develop innovative technologies for ecological transition. Up to 1000 companies could benefit from reduced or zero costs for signing this type of contract. ...

16
Oct
2023

What is the cost of climate inaction?

red to the pre-industrial era by the end of the century, and the consequences will extend beyond the weather. According to this agency responsible for ecological transition, repercussions will also be felt on the French economy. In this scenario, France will inevitably face a loss of biodiversity, ...

12
Dec
2023