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My pencils make plants growing

This elder CSR consultant bought the idea of 3 students of MIT, which is to put a capsule full of seeds at the bottom of pencils, to plant it at the end of its time and to give magnificent plants. A poetic ecological approach.

I take the elderly for a ride on rickshaws

Because the elderly spend most of their time locked up, this Copenhagen resident gives them the opportunity to go out for a ride on electric bicycles that he designed himself. Nothing is better for physical and mental health! An idea that has been duplicated all over the world.

A barking mad workshop! #2

Check out how we used Métisse insulation in the construction of the Villa Shamengo. Last week, with a group of dedicated participants, we added the finishing touches to our construction shelter in a great atmosphere of learning, sharing and of course, having fun. Thank you to our suppliers, partners, volunteers and team.

I’m the first man to wear sanitary pads

Muru has dedicated his life to developing the cheapest, most environmentally-friendly and socially-responsible sanitary pads on the market. His story is both unusual and fascinating. He is one of the best advocates for women’s health and wellbeing.

I use your jeans to insulate your house

70 million jeans are thrown away every year in France and so the founder of the ‘Relais’ wanted to do something about it. He’s created a production chain that upcycles this high quality cotton fibre. An excellent example of circular economy.

I rediscover the beauty of small meadow flowers through my camera lens.

For this explorer of the floral world, who has named himself the first “exflorateur” on the planet, it is essential that city-dwellers who are more and more distanced from the natural world understand the need to protect biodiversity. His striking haute-couture plant creations certainly cause us to stop and reflect.