Originally scheduled for January 1st 2016 and postponed a first time in April 2016, the ban on single-use plastic bags at the checkout will finally enforces from July 1st 2016 in France. Highly anticipated by shopkeepers and suppliers, the decree has been published on last February 1st, "in order that manufacturers and distributors can get […]
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- February 09, 2016
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After having said no to viscose and joining forces with Kering to experiment the making of textile made of recycled fibres, the H&M brand embarks on organic beauty products with the Conscious range. It completes the collection of makeup and body care products launched in fall 2015 by the brand. © H&M Products certified by […]
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- February 04, 2016
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The Mediterranean Sea seems to be threatened by many factors, as the hydrocarbons exploitation or the intense urbanisation of the coastline. This is what demonstrates the MedTrends report (2015) in an article entitled “The Mediterranean at a crossroads: the Far West or the sustainable development” (in French). It has been published last January 19th by […]
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- February 03, 2016
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Paris keeps going with its new resolutions. Since last January 12th, the capital is equipped with several charging stations for electric vehicles, in order to promote the electric mobility and thus, to fight against pollution. The particularity of these machines: they have a power of 22 KW (kilowatt) whereas the Autolib’ vehicles only propose 3KW. […]
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- February 02, 2016
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The inevitable Nature, Well-being and Organic show is back for its 44th edition, from January 29th to February 1st 2016, at the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris. This event makes an appointment with nature, healthy and sustainable farming lovers each year. For this new edition, producers, naturopaths, researchers and publishers will be present […]
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- January 28, 2016
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Will the oceans be overwhelmed by plastic in 30 years? This is what confirms the new plastics economy report made by Ellen MacArthur Foundation, created by the famous navigator, and presented at the World Economic Forum of Davos, which took place on last January 20th and 23rd. Since 2009, the foundation aims to inspire a […]
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- January 27, 2016
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Adidas went into partnership with Parley for the Oceans to design a shoe sole prototype printed in 3D with plastic coming from the oceans. This green innovation wants to demonstrate that it is possible to rethink the fashion industry and universe in making products whose design is more eco-friendly. “Together with Parley for the Oceans, […]
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- January 26, 2016
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Since January 1st 2016, restaurants serving about 180 dishes per day must sort and recycle their waste (thanks to Methanisation, a process which transforms waste in energy or fertiliser). It is about the setting up of the 2013 pacte national de lutte contre le gaspillage alimentaire (2013 National Agreement Against Food Waste) (whose Paris has […]
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- January 19, 2016
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Paris hides lot of treasures. The “Eau non potable, eau d’avenir” (“Non-drinking water, water of the future”) retrospective at the Pavillon de l’Eau takes an interest in the sustainable city of tomorrow, but above all, in the non-drinking water network of the city of Paris. How is it supplied? Who had the idea? To where […]
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- January 18, 2016
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From January 16th to 17th 2016, don’t miss the 31st edition of the Festival international du voyage à vélo (International festival of bike tour), an event dedicated to cycling, organised by Cyclo-Camping International at the Centre George Pompidou in Vincennes. Since 1986, this foundation gathers and informs all the bike tour lovers and enables them […]
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- January 14, 2016
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