Environment

I have several containers of glyphosate herbicide in stock which I plan to use in my garden. However I have read conflicting information about this, some of which says that it is banned in France. I thought a ban had been put off for several years. Can you clarify?  P.T.

What home improvements are now eligible for a tax credit? It seems to have changed a lot recently.  G.T.

I am battling with EDF to be paid properly for my solar energy as my meter is faulty. Is there a body I can call on for help? S.W.

Most of us would like to be more environmentally responsible but need it to be as easy as possible.

Is there still a bonus for buying an electric bike this year? G.S.

Solar photovoltaic panels cost a fifth what they did 15 years ago, so many people are looking again at fitting them – even though the price EDF pays for electricity has tumbled.

Financial help to carry out energy-saving renovation work has been improved.

An update on environmental events and occurrences in France

Plans to change the CITE tax credit for energy efficiency renovations into a grant have been delayed by a year, so residents must still apply for a credit.

An update on environmental events and occurrences in France

The government has increased the budget allocated to a state bonus scheme for scrapping a polluting car to buy a cleaner car by 47% for next year, after the agency paying it ‘ran out of money’ this year.

Many people move to France in search of a slower “less-is-more” lifestyle with consumerism taking a backseat to family and reduced stress. Now this is becoming the target of more and more French people.

I read in Connexion about the discount ‘bonus’ given for buying a new Zoe electric car. Is this also available if you buy second-hand and how does it work in such a case?  L.F.

You expect to find fresh soap in the bathroom when you stay in a hotel but what happens to that partly-used bar after you leave?

France is making plastic waste its Public Enemy No 1 with a plan to convert to 100% recycled by 2025 - starting early next year with a bonus-malus system of penalties.

Protecting the environment is set to become part of the constitution after MPs voted in favour of the move.