Tag: sustainable development
Pyrethroids: what is it?
Pyrethroids are found in insecticides, but also in mosquito repellents. © KaurJmeb, Wikipedia, cc by sa 2.5 The pyrethroids correspond to a group of organochlorine, organofluorine or organobromine compounds, the…
What is geothermal?
Since thedawn of Humanity, Man has always been able to take advantage of geothermal energythis energy of which geysers, hot Springs and volcanic eruptions manifested their existence to him. However,…
Carbon offset: what is it?
The so-called compensation process carbon consists, after having sought to reduce, on the spot, its CO emissions2to set up projects to reduce or capture and carbon sequestration in another place.…
Ecological footprint: what is it?
L’ecological footprint is an estimate of the land area needed to sustain itself: this tool is a measure of the pressure that man exerts on nature. According to the Global…
5 zero-waste accessories that are easy to adopt (for beginners)
Choosing zero waste can be scary. Drastically changing habits that have been ingrained for years is not a trivial act. And the risk is sometimes to derive frustrations rather than…
Hybrid car: what is it?
The Toyota Prius is a hybrid car icon. © Beth and Christian, cc by 2.0 A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more sources ofenergy different to…
Our test of Good Habits: the application to consume less and better
” Do not do this, do not do that. » This is what Jacques Dutronc sang. Almost 55 years ago now. A ritornello with mocking tunes. But which, in the…
Biogas: what is it?
Biogas is a gas released by the materials (mainly waste) during their decomposition, according to a process of fermentation. This process (also called anaerobic digestion because it mainly produces methane)…
Futura has tested this application which takes care of you and the planet at the same time!
” Do not do this, do not do that. » This is what Jacques Dutronc sang. Almost 55 years ago now. A ritornello with mocking tunes. But which, in the…
Seeds and creation of new varieties
A major challenge for the future: how to feed the seven billion people who inhabit the planet without wasting available resources? In this economic, societal and environmental debate, the seed…