By Isabelle Brigout on Thursday 6 January 2022, 06:01 - Conversation
Nathalie Bastianelli has been living in China for several years: today she publishes a book Quand la Chine s'éveille verte (When China goes green) where she presents a country in transition, who has made the shift to sustainable development for several years, with a speed only it holds the secret of.
By Isabelle Brigout on Monday 3 January 2022, 05:26 - Green hotels
The atoll of Laamu, on which is settled the Six Senses resort has been declared Hope Spot by Mission Blue, founded by the American oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle. The international non-profit organization aims to help to the protection of at least 30% of the surface of the oceans by 2030, whereas it was only 1% in 2009.
By Isabelle Brigout on Wednesday 29 December 2021, 06:52 - Organic food
The De Sousa champagne is organic and biodynamic certified. The brand has put online videos describing the manufacturing process of its champagne in sign language and will offer guided visits of its cellars also in sign language.
By Isabelle Brigout on Thursday 2 December 2021, 05:39 - Around sustainable luxury
Moët & Chandon is committed to creating 100 km (62 miles) of ecological corridors in the Champagne region by 2027 to diversify natural ecosystems and protect fauna and flora: named Natura Nostra, the project started in 2021.
By Isabelle Brigout on Wednesday 6 October 2021, 15:14 - Around sustainable luxury
In partnership with the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), Cartier and Kering* launch the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 to unite the brands of the two business sectors around sustainable goals. All watch and jewellery maisons are welcome to be committed to strengthen resilience to climate change, to conserve natural resources and to encourage inclusion.
By Isabelle Brigout on Sunday 27 June 2021, 08:56 - Ethical shopping
L'Olivier de Leos offers natural Marseille soap cubes, containing 72% of vegetal oils. No colouring nor fragrance are added.
By Isabelle Brigout on Wednesday 9 June 2021, 09:33 - Organic food
Reforest'Action and the Maison Ruinart have initiated an agroforestry programme where trees and shrubs will be planted in the middle of the vineyards : green islands and bushes will enrich biodiversity by providing habitat for beneficial fauna for grape.
