déchet

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What's driving the attention

There is a rising interest in zero-waste initiatives and innovative uses of waste materials, such as luxury perfumery, in France.

French curiosity about addressing waste through zero-waste experiments and creative recycling methods is surging, as reflected by a 1,000% growth in searches around 'déchet' (waste). Topics include experimental sustainability projects, luxury goods made using waste materials like the perfume 'I am Trash' by Etat Libre d'Orange, and cultural references such as toys made from recycled elements.