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Cheaper holidays: what if you tried green tourism?

If you are planning a stay in Germany, for example, know that Deutsche Bahn offers more advantageous prices than SNCF. On the ecological level, the carbon footprint of a train journey is unbeatable. For a Paris - Barcelona trip, for example, the plane generates 120 kg more CO2 than the train! By p ...

12
June
2023

Veganuary: 5 Good Reasons to Participate in Vegan January

st-holiday detox cure like Dry January for alcohol... It is also and above all an ecological challenge because a vegan diet allows you to reduce your carbon footprint. It is estimated that the carbon footprint of a diet without animal products is two to three times lower than that of an omnivorous ...

29
Dec
2023

The TGV: 5 Anecdotes About the High-Speed Train

le of regulating onboard energy use and promises to reduce energy consumption by 20% compared to current trainsets. In addition to displaying a better carbon footprint, Alstom's latest model promises to revolutionize the passenger experience. The trainsets will be fully modular and able to accommod ...

12
Mar
2007

Eco-friendly Valentine's Day: which flowers should you give?

ly in Kenya, Ethiopia, or South America. Before reaching the florists, they therefore make a long journey by plane, which inevitably increases their carbon footprint. According to figures from Novethic, a bouquet of 25 roses pollutes as much as a 20 km car ride! It's also worth noting that growing ...

12
Feb
2021

Work: understanding the 4-day week in 5 questions

me over four days also has an ecological interest. A British study showed that switching to a four-day week with no loss of pay would reduce the UK's carbon footprint by 127 million tons per year by 2025, a decrease of more than 21%. This way of organizing work actually reduces travel and energy ...

08
Feb
2022

Digital Sobriety: how to reduce the environmental impact of your devices?

me a lot of materials and energy to operate. A January 19, 2022 ADEME study estimates that the digital sector accounts for 2.5% of France's annual carbon footprint. To achieve digital sobriety, we need to correct our data Storage and sharing habits. Ademe recommends in particular: - to ...

23
June
2022

End of the red stamp : what is it replaced by ?

igital by ecological reasons. It has decided to put an end to its famous 'red stamp' in order to adapt to the new uses of consumers and to reduce the carbon footprint of priority mailings. What is it replaced with? With the abolition of the red stamp, users will have to adapt. As of January 1, 2 ...

02
Jan
2023

Tourism: what type of vacationer are you?

nd you enjoy discovering other lifestyles, culinary specialties, and customs. 4- The eco-friendly vacationer If you don't take the plane to limit the carbon footprint of your vacation, you probably have the profile of an eco-friendly vacationer. For you, it's out of the question to contribute to cl ...

02
Aug
2023

Bio-based construction materials: what are the advantages?

on. They notably meet the objectives set by Law No. 2018-1021 of November 23, 2018, in Article 181, which states: "objectives of energy savings, limitation of carbon footprint through carbon storage from the atmosphere during the building's lifespan, use of materials from renewable resources, incor ...

03
Oct
2023

Roots of Tomorrow: the video game to get started in agroecology.

dairy cows in the Vosges," you become a producer of meat and milk. You must raise your cattle while ensuring the overall balance of your farm and its carbon footprint, thanks in particular to methanization... Note: The different scenarios of the game were designed by Gamabilis in collaboration wit ...

16
Oct
2023

Gift idea: 5 good reasons to give a photo calendar

osing a Cheerz calendar, you will also be giving a gift that is environmentally sustainable. This company is committed to reducing and offsetting its carbon footprint, using recycled and recyclable packaging materials. 4- It is a gift perfectly suited to your budget. Another good reason to offer a p ...

03
Nov
2023

World Bicycle Day: Why Pedaling is the Solution to Your Problems

m mode and take the time to contemplate the landscapes crossed. • the choice to travel more eco-responsibly, to limit greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the carbon footprint of vacations. • the opportunity to enjoy an ever-expanding network of cycle routes and greenways and increasingly ...

03
June
2024

Car: Why switch to electric?

e fine particles emitted mainly come from the tires and brakes. However, this type of vehicle does not produce any hydrocarbon smoke. Of course, the carbon footprint of electric cars is not perfect because the manufacturing of the vehicles and their batteries generates CO2 emissions. Nevertheless, ...

18
June
2024

Emerging Technologies in Tractor Batteries: What to Expect in the Future

ural machinery. For example, some CNH batteries offer faster recharging and lower energy loss, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and a minimized carbon footprint. These innovations are a testament to CNH's commitment to sustainable agriculture and environmental protection. Towards smarter and m ...

24
June
2024

Notebooks from Elsewhere: a magazine that makes you travel

��17.50. It is more advantageous to subscribe to an annual subscription (€66 for 4 issues). To conclude, it should be noted that this magazine strives to reduce its carbon footprint by using PEFC-certified papers sourced in France. Printing is done in Vendée to limit the impact of transport whil ...

04
July
2024

Dumb phone: the trend of basic phones in 5 questions

le than modern smartphones. Young people are particularly sensitive to the benefits of these basic phones for the climate. These models have a better carbon footprint because they are repairable and more durable. Note: The return of dumb phones is a global phenomenon. Basic models represent about a ...

24
July
2024