A eco-gesture is an action in everyday life (going to work, cooking, washing, gardening, shopping, etc.) which will take into consideration the values of sustainable development: protection of the environment, social equity, solidarity, the principle of responsibility and precaution.
Everyone can make eco-friendly gestures very easily in their daily life.
Adopting eco-citizen behavior is simple: it is above all a matter of becoming aware of the social or environmental consequences of each of our actions and of change your bad habits.
Turn off the lights, save water, use clean transport, sort your waste, consume responsibly…
There are many actions, and Vedura offers you new ideas and new attitudes every day to preserve the planet, the men and women who live there today, and not compromise the quality of life of future generations.
Eco-gestures to discover
I insulate my hot water tank
Hot water tanks and hot water pipes are sometimes placed in unheated rooms or buildings. In this case, they must be insulated, that is to say…
I print the documents in 2 pages per sheet
You can print documents in 2 pages per sheet: simply select this option in your print settings. You will use half as much paper!
I treat thermal bridges in my home
To ensure good insulation, it is important to identify thermal bridges in your house and remedy them with better insulation or caulking. Get advice…
I choose a condensation dryer
Opt for a condensation model: the humid air is cooled and then condensed. The air obtained is eliminated by draining (or into a tank to be emptied). The most efficient models…
I make my laundry detergent with black soap
Do you no longer want chemical, polluting and very expensive detergents? Make your laundry detergent using black soap, a natural, ecological, non-toxic, and very economical product!
I use the eco mode of my dishwasher
Use the eco program or the temperature at 50°C for the wash cycle of your dishwasher: they reduce the consumption of the dishwasher by 45% compared to the…
I check the energy label of the bulbs
Choose the most energy-efficient bulbs, suited to the place you want to illuminate. For example, a 20 W low consumption lamp is suitable for reading or working, a 5 W…
I wring my laundry well before drying
Before putting your laundry in the dryer, wring it out well in the drum of your washing machine. Mechanical extraction of humidity in the washing machine is 100 times more economical…
I clean my brushes with black soap
Clean your brushes using black soap diluted in hot water. In addition, the action of black soap lightly regreases the brushes, thus extending their lifespan.
I degrease my kitchen with black soap
Black soap is a natural, ecological, non-toxic, and very economical product. It can be used for cleaning throughout the house. It is a very good degreaser. You can…
I choose an efficient dryer
If you want to buy a tumble dryer, choose one with an A+++ energy label. The most efficient models are the condensing models, equipped with a…
I weed my garden with boiling water
You can also weed with boiling water, for example your paths or your terrace. Boiling water is very effective because it destroys weed roots. He…
I avoid the dryer
The dryer is a particularly electricity-intensive device. Using a tumble dryer significantly increases your electricity bill. Dry your laundry…
I make my laundry detergent with Marseille soap
Do you want to wash your laundry with an economical, ecological detergent with the scent of your choice? You can very easily make your own Marseille soap detergent….
I make my own ecological laundry detergent
Your homemade laundry detergent will cost you much less, will be just as effective, and will have a smaller impact on the environment. There are a multitude of laundry detergent recipes. Here are some…
I take my wood waste to the recycling center
Wood can be recycled. Once crushed, wood waste can be reused for wood-based fuel, the material can also be reused to make…
I bring my reusable cup to work
To limit coffee break waste, take your reusable cup or mug to the office, as well as your spoon. You will thus avoid as many thrown away cups as coffee…
I remove my laundry with black soap
Black soap is an ecological and economical product. It can be used anywhere in the house, to degrease the kitchen, wash the floor, for laundry, dishes… It’s…
I limit the use of bleach
Bleach is one of the household products used in most homes. But this product is not trivial. Bleach is toxic and corrosive: it causes…
I regularly maintain my equipment
Maintaining equipment regularly extends their lifespan! Defrost the refrigerator or freezer, maintain the boiler, put white vinegar in the machine…
I commit my company to eco-design
Eco-design makes it possible to reduce the use of raw materials, to use sustainable and recyclable materials, to limit waste, consumption, etc. For example, by…
I take my rubble to the recycling center
Clean rubble is inert waste from demolition, with no impact on the environment, but very bulky. They do not decompose, burn or cause…
I recycle glass
All glass containers, such as bottles and jars, can be thrown into glass bins. So recycle your glass containers! Ask your…
I am buying a multifunction printer
A printer that also serves as a scanner, fax and photocopier consumes 50% less energy than the sum of the separate devices. When you need to invest in a printer,…
I optimize my internet searches
We can simplify web searches and thus save energy by saving frequently visited sites as favorites, by directly typing the URL address of the…
I optimize my email storage
The lighter an email box is, the lower its environmental impact. Manage your email box by keeping only the necessary messages. Make a regular classification and sorting…
I always print in black and white
Printing in color uses several ink cartridges at a time, while printing in black and white only uses one. It is more environmentally friendly to only print in black and…
I use scrap paper
Rather than using blank paper for writing or printing, use rough paper! Keep printed paper you don’t need rather than throwing it away. Use this…
I buy concentrated detergent
Buying concentrated detergent rather than classic detergent allows you to reduce detergent packaging, which is particularly bulky. Respect the dosages…
I don’t overuse candles and incense
Burning incense or candles to perfume the house is a very common practice, but harmful to health and the quality of the air inside buildings. In fact, the…
I clean my windows with white vinegar
No need to use chemicals for your windows! Mix 2/3 water with one third white vinegar. Spray on your windows and clean with a clean cloth. Your windows…
I open my veranda at night to cool it
In order to cool your veranda which has been heated all day, open the bay windows wide during the night. Your veranda will thus be well swept by the night air which…
I optimize the use of emails
Limit the number of recipients of an email, facilitate reading time on screen (with documents that are easy and quick to read), limit the number of attached documents and…
I wash my car at a car wash
It is obligatory to wash your car in a car wash, because they are equipped with a system for treating and recycling this water laden with pollutants. Water…
I repair instead of throwing away
Instead of throwing away, repair! Today there are associations, resource centers and handymen all over France who will help you repair your devices. Sites…
I don’t throw away my expired yogurts
If your yogurts expire and you won’t be able to eat them, rather than throwing them away, freeze them! Yogurt can be frozen for a month, remember to take it out of the freezer for several…
I use small portions at the table
A plate that is not finished means leftovers that are thrown away. Whether at home or in the canteen, rather than filling plates that won’t be finished, it…
In summer, I ventilate during cool hours
To avoid turning on the air conditioning, you must ventilate the rooms in the evening and at night, during the coolest hours. As soon as the sun begins to rise, close the blinds, shutters, etc.