Protection of the environment

The right steps to take to consume more reasonably

Publié le 23 septembre 2021 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

What reflexes to adopt for your purchases? Which logos to choose? Which devices and products should I focus on? When buying, using and recycling products, you can take action every day to protect the environment. Discover all the tips to consume in a useful and reasonable way with the “consumer advice” of the Ministry of Economy.

The Ministry of Economy’s factsheet, Simple steps to consume more responsibly details:

  • Green gestures when buying products with products to be preferred: sustainable and repairable products; appliances with low energy or water consumption; products based on renewable, recycled or recyclable materials; seasonal fruits and vegetables, preferably produced locally; products bearing environmental labels and the transport to use to do your shopping (minimize trips by grouping purchases, public transport, bicycles).
  • Green gestures when using products: arrange your refrigerator to avoid food waste; extend the life of products by maintaining and repairing them.
  • Ecological actions after use of products: limit waste; give a second life to objects in good condition; respect the selective sorting.

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