Rob Greenfield walks heavily through the posh streets of Beverly Hills, succumbing to nearly 30kg of trash that he has meticulously tucked away in his clear plastic suit since the start of his education project. “For most of us, waste is out of sight, out of mind. We put them in the trash and we … Read more
When we strive for zero waste every day, we are constantly looking for new tips. Goals? Replace all non-reusable, non-compostable and non-recyclable accessories with more sustainable, more ecological and more economical alternatives. Example today with baking paper. Photo: Shutterstock Widely used in the kitchen (especially for baking), baking paper (also called baking paper) has a … Read more
In China, in Leye County, sinkhole formation is common. What’s less: the discovery of a primeval forest at the bottom of one of them, 192 meters deep. An exceptional find, according to scientists who believe that this pit could form a kind of gigantic plant greenhouse. Photo: Shutterstock Centuries-old trees of almost 40 meters high … Read more
It looks like tofu, but it isn’t, even though tempeh is also made from soybeans. This centuries-old Indonesian recipe is the basis of new research from a British start-up, the Better Nature brand, which aims to develop plant-based alternatives to seafood. It is an ingredient that vegans have included in their diet for a long … Read more
In mid-May, two Eurasian lynxes were released into the Jura massif by the Center Athénas. They had been taken care of by the association in the autumn, after the loss of their mother. Their reintroduction is part of the National Action Plan for the protection of this endangered species. Photo: Shutterstock Gex and Minos released … Read more
Have you ever seen a bumblebee standing still in your yard, even as you approach it? Bumblebees are harmless insects to humans and not very shy, but if you observe one of them in one place for a little too long, it can become exhausted. You can then help him to get him back on … Read more
Did you know that mulching in winter is just as valuable as it is in summer? It is indeed an excellent protection against the cold AND the heat. For a zero-waste approach, use your grass clippings to mulch your vegetable garden. Here’s how. How do you make lawn mulch? Not sure what to do with … Read more
Sunday 22 May, on the occasion of the screening of the film feminist response at the Cannes festival, the production team was accompanied by the collective ‘les colleus’. On the red carpet, they unfurled a banner with 129 names on it: those of women who have died of feminicide since the last Cannes festival, in … Read more
This area was once the drug addict’s playground. It is now the largest organic vegetable garden in Latin America in an urban area. Report from Rio de Janeiro at the heart of an initiative that is both social and ecological. Not far from a police car, young Brazilians armed with pistols watch an alley in … Read more
This is a question we have all asked ourselves at some point in our lives: should we unplug all electrical appliances during a storm or not? We make an inventory with you. What are the risks for your electrical appliances? During a storm, it’s not uncommon for your power lines to experience surges. When lightning … Read more