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
practical 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 See €250m green makeover vision for Paris's Champs-Elysées Environmental news in France this December Hydrogen planes by 2035 is 'far too late'
‘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 Marseille elects its first ever female mayor Our pick of top 3 Open Gardens/Jardins Ouverts 2020 Green news in France: March 2020 Green news in France: January 2020 Green news in France: October 2019
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.
Green news in France - June 2019 A monthly update on environmental events and occurrences in France: mussel mortality, school pollution and eco-friendly farmer payouts
Green news in France - May 2019 A monthly update on environmental events and occurrences in France: Night ambassadors, biodiversity study at golf courses and a fatal fungus
Green news in France - April 2019 An update on environmental events and occurrences in France: flora under threat, supermarket advertising leaflets and action on agriculture
Wash and go green After tourism and food, France’s cosmetics industry is the latest to take the ‘slow’ lane to success
Extra help for green renovations at French home Financial help to carry out energy-saving renovation work has been improved.
Green news in France - March 2019 An update on environmental events and occurrences in France: eco-responsible eateries, pesticide warning and waste dumping.....