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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From March 20th to 23rd, Surfrider Foundation Europe organizes the 19th edition of the Ocean Initiatives, a large beaches, lakes and rivers clean-up operation in Europe. This year's theme is based on the slogan "Jeter par terre, c'est jeter en mer", which means "If you drop it on the land, it ends up in the […]
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- March 18, 2014
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Created on May 12th, 1964, the Stations Vertes label, awarding eco-friendly resort villages, was a pioneer in the field of eco-tourism in France. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, the label comprises 544 green holiday and ski resorts throughout France, 25% of which are located in a nature reserve. Their main objective is to preserve the […]
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- March 13, 2014
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A few days ago, smartphone giant Apple decided to implement its iPhone recycling program in France, enabling French people to bring back their devices in Apple stores. Until recently, you could only recycle your old phone via the internet. Those who make this eco-responsible gesture will obtain a gift card for their next smartphone purchase. […]
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- March 11, 2014
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Hyundai is currently presenting its brand new hydrogen-powered SUV, Intrado, at the 84th Geneva Motor Show. Both the structure (made of carbon and provided with super lightweight steel body panels) and technology of this concept-car are inspired by the aircraft industry. As for its name, it is a reference to the underside of an aircraft’s […]
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- March 06, 2014
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Between 2000 and 2012, 2.3 million squared kilometers of forest have vanished. Besides, global deforestation is one of the main factors of global warming. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said this phenomenon was “the most fearsome weapon of mass destruction” today. In order to face this threat, Google is teaming up with ecologists and […]
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- March 04, 2014
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The sporting goods manufacturer Adidas continues to combine ecology and innovation. After its running shoes, the brand has decided to use the same spinning process to design a pair of football shoes, the “primeknits”. Thanks to this technology, the sneaker is made of only one piece and composed of 90% of recycled materials. Besides, several […]
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- February 27, 2014
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After “Raining Cats and Frogs”, Jacques-Rémy Girerd comes back with a new animated movie: “Aunt Hilda”. A forty-something environmentalist with red hair pulled back in a big bun, she struggles against GMOs with strength and humor. The French actress Sabine Azéma is the voice of Hilda. Aunt Hilda is living in a modern greenhouse with her […]
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- February 25, 2014
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Between République and Bastille, Loving Hut is a vegan restaurant known for its Asian specialties. All the ingredients used for cooking are 100% vegan, and most of the vegetables are organic and GM-free. Above all, people come here to eat delicious and generous meals, such as the VeggieBurger, the Pho Soup and the Vermicelli of […]
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- February 18, 2014
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The news of collaboration between the American rapper Pharrell Williams and the denim brand G-Star Raw, announced during the latest Fashion Week in New York, came as a bombshell! Not only the cool and trendy singer of the hits “Get Lucky” (with Daft Punk) and “Happy”, the artist is also involved in environmental issues. Indeed […]
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- February 13, 2014
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Apple launches its iPhone recycling program in France