The rise of biom in Guyana collides with deforestation in the Amazon

Spread over 34,500 hectares and dotted with islets, Lake Petit-Saut was formed artificially in 1994, when the largest dam in Guyana was filled. Today it is home to many protected…

Renting children’s furniture is possible!

FIGARO DEMAIN – Camif has just launched this circular economy service. Will it compete with second hand? THE second hand market Does he have anything to worry about? Camif Locationan…

Solutions to adapt plants to the vagaries of the sky

FIGARO DEMAIN – Timac Agro develops fertilizers allowing crops to resist water stress. Build your salad and legume garden in space or on the moon with minimal water and inputs.…

Vaping in search of respectability

Some countries, such as Great Britain, go so far as to allow electronic cigarettes to be reimbursed by Social Security. Анастасия Каргаполов – stock.adobe.com FIGARO DEMAIN – Less harmful than…

Recycling: rage on plastic!

Since January 1, 2023, fast food restaurants must use reusable tableware for meals served on site, under penalty of a fine of 7,500 euros and 15,000 euros in the event…

the recycling race is accelerating

Building companies do not neglect the value of recycling. This sector of activity lays around 46 million tonnes of waste per year. 282538003/Great Warszawski – stock.adobe.com FIGARO DEMAIN – At…

Why Michelin’s puncture-proof tire is environmentally friendly

For ten years, one of Michelin’s R&D teams has been working on the solution of a puncture-proof tire. WILLIAM SOUVANT/AFP FIGARO TOMORROW – Without air pressure, the new tire from…

Digital twins for a cleaner 4.0 factory

Car manufacturers recognize the virtues of virtual simulation, which makes it possible to dispense with certain tools, simulate parts on a computer and thus save the manufacture of a mold…

Méka Brunel outlines the outlines of the sustainable city of the future

“The UVD wants to be a facilitator, an incubator, an initiator”explains Méka Brunel. Valerie Archeno FIGARO DEMAIN – The former boss of the Gecina real estate company has been entrusted…

when models go green

French model Adeline Jouan poses for the eco-responsible fashion brand Flotte, August 30, 2022. Felix H./Flotte FIGARO DEMAIN – Going against the tide of “fast fashion”, a handful of models,…

When dwarf pigs replace herbicides in vineyards

By Julien Henninot Posted 26 minutes ago , Update just now The “Kunekune” pig ticks all the boxes. Olivier Zebic In the Bordeaux region, Olivier Zébic, a wine consultant, is…

the repair bonus makes good business for repairers

Deducted from the invoice, the aid allocated for the repair of devices encourages more and more French people to consider this option rather than throwing it away. A failing refrigerator,…

brands must now justify the “carbon neutrality” of their products

By Claudia Cohen Published on 09/07/2022 at 20:48, Update 1 minute ago In the event of an infringement, companies are liable to a fine of 100,000 euros. 513035721/tanaonte – stock.adobe.com…

how the country turned a desert into an oasis

Israel has five desalination plants for a production of 600 million cubic meters per year. Here, that of Hadira. Caroline de Malet/Le Figaro REPORT – 85% of the country’s water…

When dialysis filters treat wastewater and cow dung from the Golan Heights

Mino Negrin, CEO of NUFiltration, praises a chemical-free process. Caroline de Malet FIGARO TOMORROW – Professor Yoram Li, of Tel Aviv University, has imagined an “artificial kidney” medical device to…