Preparing for fall in an eco-responsible way: 5 steps for a greener daily life 💚

Fall is just around the corner, and with it comes the opportunity to make greener choices in your daily life. Get ready to adopt sustainable habits that will benefit the planet and your wallet, starting today!

Adopt responsible consumption habits 🌱

1. Sort and recycle your summer clothes

With the change of seasons, it's the perfect time to sort through your summer clothes. Rather than letting them gather dust or throwing them away, opt for recycling or donating:

• Le Relais : A French initiative that collects your old clothes to redistribute or recycle them.

• Vinted : To sell or exchange your clothes online, a second-hand platform that is gaining popularity.

• Eco-responsible brands : Some brands like Patagonia or Le Slip Français offer clothing repair or recovery services.

Encouraging repair and exchange is a way to extend the life of clothing while supporting the circular economy.

2. Adopt solid and homemade cosmetics to reduce waste

Switching to solid cosmetics means reducing a large part of everyday plastic packaging. In addition, the ingredients are often natural, chemical-free, and respectful of the skin and the environment:

• Lamazuna : French brand which offers a wide range of solid cosmetics (shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant).

• Pachamamaï : Also made in France, this brand offers natural and ethical care.

• DIY cosmetics : It is also possible to make your own products at home. A simple recipe for a homemade deodorant could include coconut oil, baking soda and cornstarch. These homemade alternatives allow you to avoid chemicals while reducing waste.

3. Switch to homemade household products for fall home maintenance

Industrial household products are often full of chemicals, while natural alternatives are just as effective and healthier for the environment:

• White vinegar, baking soda and black soap : These three products are the basis of eco-friendly cleaning. They allow you to descale, disinfect and clean in depth without polluting.

• Etamine du Lys : A French brand that offers ready-made eco-friendly household products for those who prefer not to make them themselves.

• DIY multi-purpose cleaner : Mix white vinegar with water and a few drops of essential oil (lavender, lemon, tea tree) to obtain a natural and effective multi-surface cleaner.

4. Buy local and seasonal

Supporting local producers and consuming seasonal fruits and vegetables is both an economical and ecological approach. In autumn, vegetable gardens are full of tasty and nutritious products:

• AMAP (Associations pour le maintien de l’agriculture paysanne) : An excellent way to buy directly from local producers in France. This guarantees fresh, seasonal and often organic products.

• La Ruche qui dit Oui!: A platform that connects consumers and local producers to facilitate the direct purchase of regional products.

In the fall, think squash, carrots, leeks, cabbage, apples, and nuts to cook comforting dishes while supporting the local economy.

5. Heat your home more responsibly

With temperatures dropping, it's tempting to heat more, but there are solutions to limit energy consumption while keeping the heat inside your home:

• Thermal curtains : Thick curtains help keep the heat in the house. Consider linen or wool curtains, made in France, to combine style and efficiency.

• Eco-friendly actions : Close the doors of unused rooms, install door draft stoppers to prevent drafts, and always have a hot water bottle available to warm yourself up without electricity.

• Enercoop : For those looking to source green electricity, Enercoop is a French cooperative that offers 100% renewable electricity.

Have a great end to the summer, we'll see you soon 🫶🏼