Eco-friendly lightweight sunglasses made from recycled skateboard

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A special attention has been paid to the sourcing of the wood, recycled skateboard, bamboo, multiply or solid wood, sourced from managed and controlled forests.

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Organic cosmetics made from linden in the Dordogne Valley

Til-cosmetiques-small.jpgThree sisters, Dominique, Odile and Sylvie Polette have launched Til, a brand of organic cosmetics made from linden; after four years of research, they have developped a new effective active, products are made by traditional methods and utilize the whole plant, leaves, flowers, branches and buds.

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Organic cognac, gin, rhum and whisky with no additives

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Vivant makes cognac, gin, rhum and whisky from products organically grown, and produces them without any additives nor inputs.(*)

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Rare, natural and ethic honeys from Madagascar plant species

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Ilanga Nature produces Ecocert-certified honeys in the island of Madagascar. The firm is committed to going with beekeepers and developing long-lasting fair trade partnerships.

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Beauty products made from fresh organic ingredients

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Founded in 1995, Lush makes handmade organic soaps and solid cosmetics and sells them not pre-packed. The company is committed to promote faire trade and to ban animal testing and overwrap.

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Iconic luxury eco hôtel overlooking the Pacific ocean in California

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The high-end sustainable hotel, which has adopted the Earth Check operating standards, lies on a 160 acres domain framed by the ocean and the forest.

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Staying “positive”, yet avoiding greenwashing

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Ecological awareness in the developed countries has never been greater than today, even if we are a lacking a general consensus. To describe their sustainable transition, brands are using in their communication the word positive and qualify through it lifestyle impact, carbon emissions, climate preservation and even nature protection. However, is simply declaring to be and do positive the right approach to avoid greenwashing?

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