By Isabelle Brigout on Thursday 2 July 2020, 04:57 - Concierge
Clarins presents a photographic exhibition of its producers, of its open-air laboratory where plants are grown though permaculture and views of primary forests. Since 2011, Clarins is committed in reforestation programs via Pur Projet, which has planted 470.000 trees throughout the world.
By Isabelle Brigout on Wednesday 26 February 2020, 06:24 - Ethical shopping
Epara manufactures serum, lotions, masks and oils comprising at least 95% organic components. The skincare range is exclusively created for black or dark skins.
By Isabelle Brigout on Saturday 22 February 2020, 05:30 - Organic food
Since 2009, Christophe Servell(1) travels the world to find the best crus of coffee. He searches forest coffees, cultivated in agroforestry, without chemical inputs. Each batch is traceable from the agricultural farm to the cup.
By Isabelle Brigout on Monday 3 February 2020, 05:08 - Ethical shopping
Trained as a designer, Sandrine Dole creates minaudieres, bags, tote bags, pouches and jewels from recycled straps, that originate from production waste presenting dye, weave and length defects.
By Isabelle Brigout on Thursday 2 January 2020, 06:58 - Green hotels
Omaanda comes from the word "rhinoceros" in Oshiwambo(*), as the lodges are settled in the heart of the Zannier Reserve by N/a’an ku sê, in the savannah North of Windhoek in Namibia. A rhino and elephant's hospital has been built, funded by the Jolie-Pitt Foundation.
By Isabelle Brigout on Saturday 14 December 2019, 05:38 - Organic food
Yswara founder's Swaady Martin creates tea blends from hand-picked wild plants from southern Africa. Fair trade and respect for her employees are the basis of her brand whose motto is: "I am because we are".
By Isabelle Brigout on Wednesday 4 December 2019, 07:10 - Ethical shopping
Lee Klabin creates sustainable bridalwear, intended to be disassembled into chic dresses, throws and jackets. They are designed with longevity in mind in order to avoid them to be cast away in a box collecting dust the day after.
