renewable-energies

Solar aeroplane for very high altitude flying

By Isabelle Brigout on Friday 5 April 2019, 10:18 - Fair travel

Solar Stratos is a 100% electric plane which aim is to fly at 80.000 feet (24 km), powered exclusively by solar energy.

Electrical and standalone air taxi in the airport

By Isabelle Brigout on Friday 1 March 2019, 10:29 - Fair travel

Volocopter has been designed to quickly carry passengers from one hub to another, inside the airport, and to get around a city to relieve urban traffic congestion.

Sustainable luxury island-hotel between the tropical forest and the ocean, in Cambodia

By Isabelle Brigout on Friday 4 January 2019, 10:54 - Green hotels

Six Senses is opening a luxury hotel on Krabey island in the south of Cambodia. The private suites have been constructed with total respect for the surrounding jungle and blend into the landscape.

Socially-responsible and sustainable stationery

By Isabelle Brigout on Monday 17 December 2018, 10:24 - Ethical shopping

Sylvie Bétard is disseminating locally produced recyclable stationery, made from recycled materials, upcycling of paper waste or eco-certified woods. Her suppliers, manufacturers and service providers are selected for their environmental and social impact.

Outdoor luminaires out of natural wood, which change with the passing of time

By Isabelle Brigout on Wednesday 5 December 2018, 10:57 - Ethical shopping

Vendredis is a group of designers who create outdoor luminaires out of non-treated wood, so that the material is transformed and blends in with the natural environment.

Sustainable luxury winter sports in the French Alps, opening on December 8th, 2018

By Isabelle Brigout on Friday 23 November 2018, 11:02 - Concierge

Beeing awarded the "Station Verte" label in 2017, Courchevel is committed to safeguarding its natural environment, is using green energy for some of its equipment and offers an open-sky museum of monumental sculptures set up on the ski slopes. The station will open on December 8th, 2018.