In 2003, more than 15 billion plastic bags were distributed in France. On a recurring basis, in the name of environmental protection, it is proposed to reduce the number of bags distributed or even to eliminate their use altogether. The results of certain experiments are encouraging: for example, in Ireland, the use of checkout bags has […]
Month: december 2006
Download: EcoBilan: environmental impact assessment of Carrefour plastic crate bags
Life cycle analysis of plastic crates, paper and biodegradable material. Download the file (a subscription to the Newsletter may be required): EcoBilan: environmental impact assessment of Carrefour plastic crate bags
A Marseille soap offered for parties on the shop.
Until December 19 included and for any order over € 30 (excluding shipping), the eco-friendly boutique offers you a Marseille soap scented with olive oil worth € 2,95. Learn more
A new wind turbine design: Stormblade Turbine
The British company Stormblade Turbine is developing a new type of wind turbine that is expected to be more efficient, quieter and require less maintenance than the standard three-blade formula. One of the most important problems with current wind turbines occurs when the speed of the wind is greater than 27 m / s (97 km / h): the rotor must […]
CSTB: buildings with positive energy
In France, buildings consume around 46% of total energy and produce 25% of greenhouse gases (GHGs). They therefore represent considerable potential sources of energy savings and key elements in the division by 4 of the GHG emissions to be achieved by 2050. On September 28, 2006, in Paris, the CSTB organized, […]
A Disturbing Truth: A Little Whiff of Oil Lobbies in the USA
Question: How to educate Americans to be good consumers of oil? Answer: by rotting and corrupting the education system. The American Association of Science Teachers (NSTA) has been offered 50 DVDs of the film “An Inconvenient Truth” for viewing during school hours. She preferred to decline the offer […]