Every year in the world many plant species are on the verge of extinction or disappearance from the planet. It involves deforestation, the use of chemicals that are harmful to flora or the development of invasive species. In this worrying context, scientists at the Brest Botanical Conservatory have embarked on an important mission: to bring … Read more
What if the fuel in diesel cars is replaced by used cooking oil? An idea that can make you laugh, but already applied in some vehicles, in France and abroad. Filling his car’s engine fuel with cooking oil? This is the very serious measure that was adopted in first reading on Friday 22 July as … Read more
American engineers may have found the solution to replace the presence of microplastics in paint, food and cosmetics. And the answer lies in a textile material that everyone knows: silk. In our cosmetics, in our clothes, on our plates… Microplastics penetrate everywhere. To combat this scourge, American scientists at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology … Read more
Do you want to make a bouquet of dried flowers or put the flowers that you have freshly cut during your walk in a vase? Here are the most important rules to know and precautions to take when picking wild plants. Identify the plant Be careful, even if the temptation is great, don’t pick a … Read more
The Canadian thistle is a real invader of lawns. If this unloved plant has taken up residence in your garden, here are some natural remedies to limit its spread. So, ready to get your hands dirty? What is Field Thistle? Unlike the slime thistle (carlina gummifera), Canadian thistle (Cirsium arvense) is not poisonous. Moreover, it … Read more
From this Thursday, July 28, 2022, there is no turning back. And for good reason, in just seven months humanity has used up all available resources for the year. Until December 31, we will therefore live on ecological credit… Overshoot day, as it is called, is coming earlier and earlier. In 1970 it was December … Read more
The fate of Marine Beulaigue was plotted: after studying at Sciences Po Bordeaux, a double Franco-German course and a master’s degree in HR, office life opened its arms. But that was without counting on his passion for cooking. After nearly two years of career in human resources, Marine Beulaigue drops everything and decides to retrain. … Read more
In Nigeria, which has the largest population on the African continent, more than three quarters of Generation Z and millennials say they are willing to give up meat consumption and prefer plant-based proteins. Good news if we know that Africa will make up a quarter of the world’s population by 2050. According to the National … Read more
How to cool a bottle of water without using a refrigerator? This is a question many vacationers ask themselves. Whether you travel in a tent, in a converted van or whatever you have have made the ecological choice to live without a refrigerator, we give you quick and easy tips for having very fresh water … Read more
Did you inherit a collection of shells, did you spot beautiful specimens on the beach, did you buy a box full of these precious sea jewels? Here are some decorating ideas to invite the spirit of the ocean into your home. Candles, pendant lights, trinkets… Be inspired by our selection of DIY activities. Before embarking … Read more