The Canadian NGO Canopy has launched a "Fashion Loved by Forest" program, aiming at banning viscose, also known as artificial silk, from fashion industry. About thirty brands have signed the treaty, among which the heavyweight Swedish brand H&M and the Spanish Inditex (Zara), as well as Quicksilver. These brands have committed themselves to stop using artificial […]
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- April 24, 2014
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Because little gestures also contribute to the preservation of our blue planet, here are three iPhone green apps that will help you adopting eco-responsible habits in your daily life. 1/ The Sorting Guide If selective sorting gives you headache, you should try the "Sorting Guide" app ("Guide du tri" in French). It lists many waste […]
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- April 22, 2014
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We will never say it enough: the Amazonian forest is the lung of the earth and is full of treasures we have to protect. This is what Clélia Angelon, founder of Surya Brasil cosmetic brand is trying to explain. She conceived eight ranges of organic and natural products made of Amazonian plants and fruit (Açaï, […]
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- April 17, 2014
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Recently released in movie theaters, the animated movie Rio 2 relates with a lot of humour and colors the story of Blu and Perla, two parrots who leave Rio of Janeiro to go on a family adventure at the heart of the amazonian forest. Once on site, Perla finds her species, which she thought to […]
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- April 15, 2014
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On Saturday April 12th, after a 6-year-long closure and 3 years of renovation works, Vincennes Zoo, renamed Zoological Park of Paris, will finally reopen its doors to the public. First opened in 1934, this zoo is the only one in the world which has been entirely renovated. It is now home to more than 1,000 […]
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- April 10, 2014
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Organized by the French association Aventure au Bout du Monde (ABM - Adventure to the End of the World), the Festival Partir Autrement (Another Way to Travel Festival) allows you to travel in an eco-friendly and faire way, without removing the adventurous aspect of travelling. Various programms are available: immersion among local communities, charitable activities, […]
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- April 08, 2014
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You are getting married this summer? If you already have all you need, maybe you could consider creating a charity wedding registry, to make your loved ones aware of a cause you care about. Instead of receiving gifts for yourself, you will allow families and children in need to get some precious help. Like Kate […]
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- April 04, 2014
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During the Sustainable Development Week (from April 1st to 6th), the Carreau du Temple presents the 4th edition of 1.618 Sustainable Luxury Fair, devoted to luxury and sustainable development. From April 4th to 6th, the public will discover French and international companies working in the field of lifestyle (jewelry, fashion, design, gastronomy, etc.), a contemporary […]
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- April 01, 2014
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If you want to go for an unusual walk in Paris, you should discover the Green Belt. Away from Parisian traffic, this bucolic path goes through the East of the capital. During their walk, strollers are surrounded by nature as it is regaining its rights. The lush vegetation borders the path created for visitors and […]
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- March 27, 2014
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Launched in 2007, Earth Hour is a WWF (World Wild Fund) event that encourages every earthling to turn off the lights during 60 minutes, everywhere in the world. At 8:30pm sharp (French time), and for an hour, each and every one of us is invited to show their commitment to the fight against global warming. […]
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- March 25, 2014
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