Everyone can change the world, in his or her own way. The “Green tips” which we present here might have global significance and might inspire others, elsewhere.
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To avoid indoor air pollution
To avoid VOCs, avoid combustion (smoke from tobacco, candles and incense). Choose green or natural cleaning products (white vinegar, lemon juice), vegetal paint or paint without solvents and water-based eco-friendly DIY products (glue, varnish). For the floor, avoid laminate flooring and synthetic carpets in favour of vegetal coating: real linoleum or solid wood flooring.  Find out more
 
Make your compost
Organic waste, peel, cores, leftover food, coffee grounds can also be reused to make compost. It is easy to create one in your garden and the technique is well-known among gardners. You just need to placethe organic waste in heaps on the ground or in a compost bin until they make humus. If you live in a flat, you can ask your city council or your lessor to install a collective compost bin. Otherwise, there are small worm bins (boxes in which the worms that do the... Find out more
 
Getting married the green way
There are a thousand and one ways of making your wedding more environmentally friendly. And each person can choose their own. Printing the invitations on recycled paper, choosing an inn and an organic caterer, a dress in eco-friendly material… But why not be more original? Replace the bridal car by a horse-drawn carriage! And as for the honeymoon, why not make your trip a romantic moment by stepping aboard a luxury train Orient-Express style, rather than taking the... Find out more
 
Ecofriendly cleaning products
Ecofriendly cleaning products made from natural ingredients are almost as effective as industrial cleaning products. They can now easily be found in supermarkets. There are several ecolabels to guide consumers. The most fastidious are the Ecocert and Nature&Progrès (Nature & Progress) labels. One can also make one’s own products using white vinegar, essential oils, black soap or baking soda.  Find out more
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