. It is difficult to do without it, but its manufacture and recycling require raw materials, energy and transport. So the best way to limit the environmental impact of our online purchases and reduce e-commerce waste is to avoid single-use packages. That's why the young Normandy start-up Hi ...
or achieving digital sobriety is to not renew your equipment such as smartphones, tablets and other computers too often. Indeed, nearly 80% of the environmental impact of these devices is related to the manufacturing of the devices. To limit this impact, consider applying the following tips: ...
ver, even though a plastic tree can be reused, it is not truly sustainable and is typically replaced every 3 or 4 years. Good to know To improve the environmental impact of your purchase, you can also opt for a tree with a certification such as: - the Plante Bleue certification, which brings togeth ...
of carbon equivalent. In addition, most commercial gift wrap is plasticised, glittered or metallised so that it is not recyclable. To limit the environmental impact of your Christmas gifts, you can choose kraft paper or unlaminated gift paper because these papers can be recycled. Recently, ...
1- A disastrous ecological impact The first good reason to stop drinking bottled water is the enormous environmental impact of plastic bottles. The plastic bottle is a non-renewable and polluting product at every stage of its life cycle (production, use, and waste management). The production of th ...
fined €35 for forgetting to change the green card upon receipt of the last one. On the other hand, the abolition of the green card would reduce the environmental impact, indeed, dematerializing would avoid the printing and sending of about 50 million insurance certificates and green card per yea ...
Why give seasonal flowers? When we go to the florist to offer cut flowers or an exotic plant, we don't necessarily think about the environmental impact of our purchase. And yet, the cultivation of off-season flowers generates significant pollution: these species grow in greenhouses or come from ...
e more durable and respectful of the environment. In short, wabi-sabi is a good option for furnishing cheaply and creating a decoration with reduced environmental impact, based on recovered and/or recycled objects. ...
100 bonus if you share 3 trips of more than 80 km in 3 months. 5- How to save money on accommodation? Green tourism also involves choosing accommodations with low environmental impact, such as: • campsites in the La Via Natura network • bed and breakfasts • labeled cottages like the Panda cott ...
s a growing concern in the tourism industry, both among professionals in the sector and travelers. More and more tourists are determined to limit the environmental impact of their vacations, as evidenced by their online searches. In March 2022, searches for "eco-friendly vacations" and "eco-friendl ...
aterials such as raw earth and dry stones are also included under this name, as they are also natural and renewable materials. 2- They have a reduced environmental impact. The construction sector is one of the most polluting and energy-intensive industries in France. It represents 43% of France's an ...
new authentic and enriching experiences. It offers an alternative to mass tourism and gives travel a new meaning, thanks to stays with a positive social and environmental impact on the visited territories. Currently, some coastal areas in France and some famous tourist sites must take measures aga ...
ment at Teragir association and responsible for the Green Key label in France, "this significant progress reflects a deepening awareness within the industry of its environmental impact." Which regions have the highest number of certified establishments? In 2024, the South, Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, and ...
nufactured from a 100% natural and renewable resource. Its production process, which requires no baking, consumes little energy, thus also reducing the environmental impact of the final material. The shellfish waste recycling industry is booming in Brittany and Normandy. Moreover, Malàkio is not t ...
eding emerged in the United States in the 1970s. It was born out of a feminist movement aimed at breaking taboos around menstruation and reducing the environmental impact of menstrual products. This menstrual practice is therefore not new. But it is currently experiencing a resurgence of interest, ...
