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5 tips for organizing an eco-friendly picnic

1- Switch to plastic-free picnics For decades, our meals in nature have been accompanied by plastic cups and cutlery. With the gradual banning of single-use plastics, alternatives are readily available in stores. To organize an eco-friendly picnic, forget plastic cutlery and prefer Opinel knife ...

26
July
2022

Maison Durable : the online store for a zero waste decoration

m the many e-commerce sites dedicated to decoration and home by its commitments to waste reduction. This online store indeed offers a selection of plastic-free, zero waste and made in France objects. Its founder created it in order to promote zero waste and to highlight objects made in an arti ...

02
Feb
2022

How to Choose a Christmas Tree in 3 Questions

ristmas tree? Even if you find it unfortunate to cut down Christmas trees, be aware that natural trees are actually much more eco-friendly than their plastic imitations. Christmas trees for sale are indeed trees specifically planted for the occasion. During their growth, natural firs help reduce th ...

10
Dec
2009

Ecology: plastic packaging will gradually disappear from the fruit and vegetable section

a circular economy. The measures of this anti-waste law for a circular economy are organized around 5 major axes: - getting rid of disposable plastic - producing better - acting against programmed obsolescence - fighting against waste and for solidarity-based reuse - bet ...

11
Oct
2021

The end of disposable packaging in fast-food restaurants in 7 questions

) passed in 2020, no more fast food chains must use disposable dishes and packaging for meals eaten on site from January 1, 2023. After the ban on plastic straws and cutlery, the end of disposable packaging in fast food marks another step in the process that should lead to the exit from plastic i ...

10
Jan
2023

Photo: disposable cameras are making a comeback

ese cameras, like all film cameras, have been decreased by digital cameras. For Generation Z who grew up with smartphones, this small, lightweight plastic body is a prehistoric object. And yet, as of late 2021, disposable cameras are making a notable comeback among photographers and influencer ...

10
Mar
2022

I Clean My Sea: a mobile application to track waste at sea

the application, reporting waste in the oceans becomes as easy as taking a selfie! All ocean users (vacationers, boaters etc.) are invited to report plastic in the sea using their smartphone. Just take a picture of the waste and the sailors on board The Collector collection boat will receive not ...

23
Aug
2022

Kitchen garbage can: 5 tips for choosing the right one

There are in fact no less than 5 different opening systems : - the simple opening (by hand) usually equips the entry-level and small capacity plastic models - the pedal opening consists of pressing a pedal with your foot to activate the opening of the lid without having to touch the g ...

16
Nov
2022

Black soap: 8 tips for home and garden.

ple. Just dilute 2 tablespoons of liquid black soap in 5 liters of hot water. Apply this mixture with a microfiber mop on your tiles, parquet or any plastic coating: all these surfaces will shine and there is no need to rinse! 4- Use it to wash clothes. Another lesser-known trick is that it's possi ...

24
Mar
2023

Which garden chest to choose?

oof. Unlike real rattan, it is easy to clean with soapy water (which is a big advantage if you want to store tools or bags of soil in your box). This plastic material also has the advantage of being easy to recycle. If you prefer to buy a wooden box for aesthetic reasons, be sure to choose a rot-pr ...

12
May
2023

Spring: eco-friendly laundry and household cleaning products

Solid products that are more economical and eco-friendly. The first promise of the French brand Spring is to do away with the numerous plastic jugs found in the cleaning product aisle. Unlike conventional liquid detergents that are composed of 75% water, this brand's eco-friendly detergent comes i ...

19
Dec
2023

Waterless Cosmetics: More Eco-Friendly Products

ing water from the formula, the product's weight and volume can be reduced by up to 80%. Waterless formulation thus allows for reduced packaging and plastic waste. Solid hair cosmetics are a prime example. A single bar of solid shampoo or conditioner is equivalent to three 250 ml bottles of liquid ...

08
Jan
2024

Beachcombing: 5 Golden Rules to Follow

es to all beachcombers, it's better not to walk barefoot on the intertidal zone, to avoid cuts and stings. Equip yourself with jelly sandals or other plastic shoes suitable for wading. Exercise caution. Due to tides and the weather, another of the 5 golden rules to follow when shore fishing is to al ...

01
Feb
2024

Adult Orthodontics: 7 Things to Know About Invisible Dental Aligners

has made significant advances over the past decade. Today, more than 120,000 patients opt for invisible dental aligners each year in France. She uses plastic aligners instead of braces. If invisible dental aligners are so successful in France and around the world, it is mainly because they allow tee ...

12
Feb
2024

Organize the Bathroom: 5 Storage Tips

torage boxes and organizers to compartmentalize drawers. Depending on the storage space you already have and the style of your bathroom, you can choose plastic or glass containers, or even wicker baskets. These different containers will allow you to group your beauty products by category and find t ...

03
Apr
2024

Auguste Herbin: 5 Things to Know About This French Painter

, he decisively turned to abstraction in order to offer a universal art that could be appreciated without cultural references. He is the inventor of a plastic alphabet. Starting in 1942, Auguste Herbin embarked on the creation of a "plastic alphabet". The artist, captivated by Bach's The Art of Fugu ...

24
Apr
2024

Shower cabin: how to clean it and remove limescale?

aler among fans of eco-friendly cleaning... However, it must be properly dosed and applied to achieve optimal results! The trick to know is to use a plastic freezer bag filled with an equal mixture of water and white vinegar. Soak the showerhead in this descaling mixture by securing the bag around ...

19
Sep
2024

Composting

animals and is not very aesthetically pleasing. Heap composting is particularly suitable for large gardens. Waste can also be stored in a wooden or plastic bin of varying size and shape. This technique is suitable for small gardens and mainly food waste. It avoids nuisances and allows for faster d ...

30
Jan
2007

Bean collecting or fabophily: definition and history

finite number of shapes. This object lends itself particularly to the passion of collecting since today there are beans for all tastes. Made of plastic or, more often, porcelain or ceramic, the beans can represent as well the Santons of the crib as the characters of Walt disney and the superhe ...

08
Jan
2008

The audio cassette: story of a rebirth

It was introduced to the general public, along with the first tape recorder (the E1-3-300), in 1963. This revolutionary invention for its time is a plastic case containing two reels where a magnetic tape is wound. It allows for recording and listening to music or any other type of sound source. F ...

11
Apr
2008