“Birds hide to die”… so do people. While death is the ultimate taboo, an ancestral profession is revived: that of thanadoula. The men and women (the majority) who practice it engage in conversation with people at the end of their lives and their families to guide them through this painful moment. A valuable role for … Read more
“Plastic still has value”, says Nzambi Matee, showing heaps of oil cans, bowls, yogurt pots and other waste being ground into small colored flakes at his factory in Nairobi, Kenya. According to her, “plastic is a misunderstood material.” This 30-year-old Kenyan engineer and inventor knows what she’s talking about: her start-up recycles tons of plastic, … Read more
You probably clean your shoes as much as possible when you walk in something muddy, slimy or filthy (pick up your dog please!)… But when you get home, do you always take your shoes off at the door? The majority don’t… Who thinks what he’s dragging under his soles when he finally gets home? I’m … Read more
Ecuador once again sets a good example. Fourteen years after enshrining “natural rights” in the constitution, the South American country officially recognizes “separate legal rights” for wildlife. Light on this historic progress. “Wild animals have the right to exist, develop their innate instincts and be free from cruelty, disproportionate fear and suffering.” Here is the … Read more
Good news for the mental health of French women and men. On Tuesday, April 5, the measure announced by President Emmanuel Macron in September last year will come into effect: the reimbursement by Social Security of up to 8 sessions, of about 40 minutes, as part of psychological monitoring. This measure affects the entire French … Read more
Who says spring, says return of asparagus, rhubarb, grapefruit or peas. If you don’t have the list in mind, here’s a quick rundown of seasonal fruits and vegetables that you can consume throughout April. So, to your forks! Table of fruits and vegetables in the season for April Vegetables Fruit asparagus Grapefruit Parisian mushroom Apple … Read more
The French brand La Vie continues to get people talking about it and its “vegetable bacon”. After an initial fundraising of 25 million euros, the young shooter recently launched her first national poster campaign to sell the merits of her products. On the occasion of April 1, La Vie decided to surf on this growing … Read more
On the eve of the first round of the presidential election, several organizations are calling on citizens to march for a highly symbolic “March for the Future” on Saturday, April 9. “War in Ukraine, climate and health crises, explosion of inequality, rise in hate speech, sexist and gender-based violence… There are many reasons for discouragement … Read more
Are you about to throw away that vase you just broke because you think it’s worth nothing? Think again: you have the power to turn it into gold! It is the whole principle of “Kintsugi” that is part of the upcycling movement. This ancestral Japanese art works with porcelain, ceramics and why not even fabrics! … Read more
Cultured meat is divisive, but continues to grow. But although they are increasing in number, the companies that produce it face several obstacles: the approval of its marketing in the European market and the ability to achieve large-scale production. In Israel, a company may have found a solution to the latter problem, thanks to an … Read more