Biodegradable articles Tag

How to sort biowaste?

k and garden maintenance such as shrub and hedge trimmings, dead leaves or Lawn clippings... All these organic wastes have in common that they are biodegradable, i.e. they can be naturally degraded by living micro-organisms. Moreover, when we put them in landfills, these wastes ferment and ris ...

22
Sep
2022

Cat litter: what are the advantages of plant-based litter?

oted that a cat uses an average of 33 kg of litter per year, which represents a considerable weight of waste and justifies the interest of preferring biodegradable materials. Be sure to check the labels when purchasing! Some plant-based litters can be thrown directly into the compost because they ...

02
Feb
2023

Composting

usehold waste (vegetable and fruit waste). - Carbonaceous waste: shredded branches, dead leaves, straw - Used coffee grounds with filter, eggshells - Biodegradable litter from herbivorous animals - Pieces of 100% natural fabric (wool, cotton) Not compostable: fatty products, ashes, meat, fish, chee ...

30
Jan
2007

How to Choose a Christmas Tree in 3 Questions

ecifically planted for the occasion. During their growth, natural firs help reduce the greenhouse effect and, after the holidays, they are completely biodegradable. In contrast, an artificial Christmas tree is made of plastic, a material that pollutes both during its production and disposal. Moreov ...

10
Dec
2009

The Christmas tree bag: a practical and supportive idea

ndicap International was already a smart and supportive object. Now, it is also an ecological product! Made from non-GMO French grains, this bag is 100% biodegradable and compostable. It carries the 'OK compost' label and can be composted in only 4 to 8 weeks. It is therefore accepted at the was ...

21
Nov
2011

Land art : the artist Saype repaints the Ballon d'Alsace

0 years of the territory, but without marking the nature.' In Ballon d'Alsace, this fresco will erase itself in the next 15 days. It was made with a biodegradable paint made of charcoal and chalk that the artist comes to put himself on the site, as seen in the video below : Now known all ...

04
July
2022

Clothing: 3 tips for buying less but better.

it your purchases in fast fashion stores. - If you have a small budget, prefer second-hand clothing. - Ban synthetic materials and prefer natural and biodegradable materials such as cotton, wool, or linen. - Prefer basic or timeless clothing as they go out of style less quickly than "trendy" pieces. ...

28
Sep
2023

Compost: How to Avoid Bad Smells and Insects?

of rotten eggs or ammonia may develop. - Do not throw proteins such as raw eggs, meat, or fish into the compost. Even though these wastes are indeed biodegradable, they too can emit bad odors. How to fix compost that is too wet? To check the proper balance between wet and dry waste in your compost ...

12
Jan
2024

Cashew: Benefits and Uses

t has many industrial uses. This substance even interests the cosmetics industry because South African researchers have used it to develop a natural and biodegradable UV filter. If its effectiveness is confirmed, compounds derived from cashew balm could one day replace petrochemical ingredients in ...

25
June
2024