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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Handpainted bags made from cactus leather

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Araceli Garcia designs handpainted bags from cactus leather: to manufacture her unique pieces, she uses handcrafted techniques of traditionnal manufacturing and technologies of the 21st century.

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Self-sufficient catamaran inspired by the manta ray, to clean the oceans

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Founded by Yvan Bourgnon, The Sea Cleaners is a non-profit association(*) dedicated to ocean conservation: his catamaran will collect plastic solid waste, will compact them offshore to produce its own energy and will carry out scientific surveys.

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Jewelry handmade by a designer, from ancient odd or broken pieces

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Trained as a designer, Stéphanie is fan of vintage, travelling and jewelry. She reinterprets ancient jewels, pendants, rosaries or semi-precious stones, that she purchases  in flee markets. Each piece is unique.

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The luxury of upcycling by Hermès

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It is thirteen years that petit h by Hermès is written in lowercase. Thirteen years that the materials that other métiers have not used, leather, silk, crystal, porcelain, horsehair or metal are combined, adjusted and assembled by artisans, artists and designers to create useful and singular objects.

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Ephemeral events and exhibitions in classified gardens with view off the chateau

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Planted according to the initial foundations, basins and sculptures of the French gardens of the 18th Century, the gardens of Eyrignac manor are open to the public, from January 1st to December 31st and propose ephemeral events like the white picnic or a temporary exhibition of recycled metal sculptures.

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Fashion accessories and bags for both woman and man, made from recycled safety belts

Alinfini-small.jpgTrained 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.

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