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New bill aims to outlaw use of small water bottles in France

Tens of millions of these little plastic bottles are sold in France every year

Eco-news France: one hour Vueling flight, €4m tourism fund, picnic ban

We share the nine locations to receive sustainable tourism funding and why you cannot munch a sandwich on this sunny seafront

Algae farm windows help French flats go green

The initiative allows firms to make money from harvesting the crop while at the same time reducing energy consumption in the building

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Green news France: hydrogen city bus, solar panel threat to trees

French-made hydrogen minibus has been showcased to mayors, opposition to tree felling for solar panel park and vote for most beautiful tree

French wind turbine blades to get a second life as car body panels

Previously virtually impossible to recycle, the carbon fibre blades can now be saved from landfill and re-formed

Green news France: 5% return on solar, recycled Route du Rhum boat

Locals invest in solar park with guaranteed returns, sailor used eco-boat to complete Route du Rhum, Toulouse tower on hold

Green news France: Nantes’ new ‘living’ bridge, Limoges city potagers

A ‘vegetalised’ bridge claimed to be first in the world, edible plants replacing flower beds could feed residents

Green news France: hikers survey Mont Blanc, less CO2 cruise ships

And tobacconists warn smokers of wildfire risks - we look at current environmental initiatives

Our green home made from tyres is part of us, says family in France

They started building their eco house, called an 'earthship', four years ago and now live off the grid in Dordogne

Green news France: Recycled nappies, abandoned boats, zero waste homes

Tough line on abandoned boats in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, start-up testing recycling 100% biodegradable baby hygiene products and more

Environmental news in France for April 2021

French report shows 187 flora and fauna species disappeared, popular Ardèche bathing spot under threat of closure and more

Environmental news in France for March 2021

7km of hedges to be planted over the next two years, plans for a 75% energy self-sufficient catamaran to clean up the seas and more

Green groups attack new climate change bill in France

Green groups are calling for the climate bill ' Projet de loi Climat et Résilience' to be toughened up to meet Paris COP21 obligations

Environmental news in France for February 2021

65% of France's Canal du Midi plane trees already destroyed by fungus, French government authorises three-year period of previously banned neonicotinoid insecticides and more

‘Calmer, safer, greener’: Paris to cut parking spaces by 50%

70,000 parking spaces will be removed, with a new website inviting Parisians to suggest what should replace the spaces

Green news in France: September 2019

A monthly update on environmental events and occurrences in France: trees for climate, honey, ‘Positive energy’ school, plastic bottle collection and engine fines.