Behind Velvette I Care Design, there’s a passionate young woman called Elissia. A year ago, she decided to launch her own boutique specialized in eco-design furniture, in the heart of the 6^th district of Paris, in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. On the spot, we discover that well-being and ecology can be synonyms of beauty. Each decoration item, each piece of furniture emphasizes the work of raw materials and the work of wood in particular. That’s all good because the Scandinavian spirit is still trendy concerning interior decoration! In addition, the aim of the boutique is respecting the environment and sustainable development. This way, you will be able to mix aesthetics, ecology and relaxation.

Open hours: on Monday from 2pm to 7pm and from Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 7pm.

Velvette I Care Design
15, rue Dauphine
75006 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)9 82 53 19 86

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Sunny days are definitely back, so, hikers and other nature lovers are far too many to come at Destination Nature! This year, the fair is based on Switzerland and coastal tourism. We can expect 52,000 visitors for this 28^th edition, in fact this is the perfect event to plane your next holidays, in France or anywhere else in the world. Exhibitors promote their destinations and unusual trips, equipment suppliers shows the latest novelties while guides and adventurers share their experiences. Official  tourism office are there too, they give a lot of information about outdoor activities to do. An event unmissable to spend unforgettable holidays!

The Tourism fair Destinations Nature takes place from March 30^th to April 1^st from 10 am to 7pm at Porte de Versailles. Admission €8 (on concession €4).

Salon Destinations Nature
1, place Porte de Versailles
75015 Paris
France

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Paris is a world capital of gastronomy, this is consequently, the perfect place to have a feast! On this green Monday, the Gavarni hotel recommends the Comin Garden, an Eco-friendly and chic canteen where quenelles meet ravioli! You can trust Edith Bougenault, she uses a lot of seasonal organic products, and she singles out a homemade cuisine. Decoration is basic: wooden tables, a couple of plants and a lot of books to read and share. This is why we love so much this new “Fastgood”!

Open from Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm.

Comin Garden
63, rue du Faubourg Poissonnière
75009 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 48 24 88 37

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Each year, Ethical Fashion Show promotes the most beautiful ethical creations. Many talented fashion designers who care about environment will be present at this major event. Exhibitors are selected thanks to rigorous criteria based on economic, human and environmental aspects. The agenda includes three days of catwalk shows, discoveries, lectures and debates at the Espace Pierre Cardin, in Paris.

Ethical Fashion Show from March 2nd to 4th , 2012.

Ethical Fashion Show / Espace Pierre Cardin
3, Avenue Gabriel
75008 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 42 66 17 30

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100% involved in the sustainable development since 2004, TierraUna, has created association to work in partnership with Colombian producers, and finally become an ethical brand. Since,it promotes ecologic products came from all countries in the world. The green apple front has a wild escape look. Once inside, we find everything: Colombian coffee, Aleppo soap from Syria, Bolivian alpaca scarfs, Argentinian gourds, and even baobabs from Senegal! Of course, everything is produced respecting environment. A real breath of fresh air!

Open from Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm. Closed on Sunday and on Public Holidays.

TierraUNA
46, rue de la Fontaine au Roi
75011 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 43 38 53 71
service@tierrauna.fr

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Just as the Gaypride and the Technoparade, why the Ecology would not be celebrated? After all, why in the world would environmentalism necessarily rhyme with pessimism? This is what underlines the Collectif Appel de la Jeunesse, an association created in 2009, by setting the first Greenpride. Happy Ecology could be a good way to tackle the main issues combining health and environment… In any case, we want to believe it! So, it will take place on Sunday October 23, 2011. Among the key events there will be a brunch organized in partnership with organic producers from Ile-de-France at la Villettte Enchantée, the brand new spot of the parc de la Villette. There will be also a carnival parade, eco-designed, everywhere in Paris, with Greenpeace and GoodPlanet, and pop-rock concerts at the Trianon. Who said that Ecology was boring?

More: Between November 7 and December 16, 2011, meetings and debates on environmental and health issues are organized in the Paris area colleges and business schools (Sciences-Po, Dauphine, ESSEC …). They will be led by researchers, scientists and so on.

The Greenpride will take place on Sunday October 23, 2011.

For further any informations, go on : www.greenpride.me

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Coal, oil and natural gas are all exhaustible and eco-destructive sources of fossil fuel energy. Because young generations should be made aware of the use of renewable energies to guarantee a better and more eco-friendly future, the Palais de la Découverte organized a detailed exhibition revolving around the different renewable energies: hydraulic, solar, wind, geothermal and biomass. “Energy island, à la découverte des énergies renouvelables” dedicates a room to each source of energy while using an educational approach to attract the youngest. Various objects linked to those energies are spread throughout the exhibition, an audiovisual touch-screen kiosk gives information while several photographs and videos transport the public to different places, real lands for innovation regarding renewable energies. After gaining a bit of knowledge in the field, young people can learn how to play the “serious game” and try to fulfill the population’s needs and use renewable energies all the while managing the flood of tourists and the climate change. An interactive exhibition for young eco-citizens.

“Energy Island, à la découverte des énergies renouvelables” at the Palais de la Découverte until May 15th 2011.
The Palais de la Découverte is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 9.30 am to 6 pm and on Sundays from 10 am to 7 pm.
Price: 7€ (4,50€ reduced price).

Le Palais de la Découverte
Avenue Franklin Roosevelt
75008 Paris
France
T.: +33.(0)1.56.43.20.20

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