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Day: 19 October 2023

All about the ‘Info-Tri’ campaign on how to sort waste correctly

by: Stephanie Horsman
19/10/2023

Is it household waste? Can it go in the yellow bin or should it go to the déchèterie? The rules on sorting waste can be very confusing, but France is seeking to simplify the situation with its Info-Tri campaign.  

With so many different bins, complicated symbols and complex codes that can seem like gibberish to the layperson, sorting waste sometimes feels more difficult than it should be so the French government has decided to do something about it and has expanded its signage campaign to help clear up any confusion.  

The idea is that the public will be able to decide what waste goes where at a simple glance thanks to the clever signage system called ‘Info-Tri’.  

Two examples of the Info-Tri stickers that are being added to products sold in France

L’Info-Tri stickers have been gradually appearing on more and more items since the summer of 2022, but now the labels will be applied a great many more products and give further clarity to consumers.

It is hoped that this sticker system, when combined with a new video campaign, will allow “everyone to better sort their everyday products, packaging and used devices, thanks to a clear and precise indication of where to sort them”. 

The Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion is also promoting its online simulator that lists all the “destination possibilities” of questionable items, such as broken or heavily-used devices and appliances. Check it out here.  

 

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Monaco launches Prince Rainier III-themed treasure hunt

by: Stephanie Horsman
19/10/2023

People of all backgrounds and nationalities have gotten involved with the year-long commemorations of Prince Rainier III, but the government is now reaching out specifically to the younger generation with a fun and interactive treasure hunt around one of the most intriguing exhibits held in his honour.

On Wednesday 18th October, Monaco’s Department of Cultural Affairs announced a special treasure hunt had been launched at the ‘Rainier III: Le Prince Bâtisseur, une ambition pour Monaco’ exhibition on Quai Antoine Ier.  

Specifically targeted at six to 14-year-olds, the treasure hunt employs a character invented by the government called DacODac to take the participating children on a journey made up of games and clues that have been hidden throughout the exhibition site. The aim is to discover a code that opens a safe where the treasure hunter will discover a “treasure”. 

2023 marks the 100th year since the birth of the late Prince Rainier III, who earned the moniker of Monaco’s Builder Prince during his reign, and this year has been all about remembering the great man and his achievements.  

Countless events have been organised by the Committee for the Commemoration of Prince Rainier III, from exhibitions on his love of sailing and of animals to public festivals and special concerts. The ‘Rainier III: Le Prince Bâtisseur, une ambition pour Monaco’ exhibition is just one of many fascinating windows into the life of the father of current sovereign Prince Albert II and the husband of US actress Grace Kelly.  

This new treasure hunt, which will run until 31st December, is a way for Monaco’s younger generation to learn more about the Prince and “his ambitions for Monaco” by picking up some knowledge on the heritage and history of the Principality. 

The treasure hunt is entirely free and can be found at the Salle d’Exposition on 4 Quai Antoine Ier from Tuesday through to Sunday and from 1pm to 7pm.  

For more information on the treasure hunt, email here infodac@gouv.mc.   

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Orange weather alert issued for Southern France ahead of significant rainfall 

by: Elsa Carpenter
19/10/2023
orange alert

Strong winds and rainfall of up to 250mm in some areas have been forecast for this Friday, leading to rain and flood warnings being issued for much of the south of France. Here’s what Météo France has to say about the incoming bad weather. 

The rain is due to begin on Thursday 19th October, but significantly increase in intensity overnight and into the morning of Friday 20th October. The current forecast suggests that the rain will continue to fall heavily until around lunchtime, when the orange level alert for the Alpes-Maritimes will be downgraded to yellow, before returning to a safe green later in the afternoon.  

Although these conditions will primarily affect the Alpes-Maritimes and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, a similar orange alert has been issued for the entire coastline of the Riviera due to the risks of wave overwash and storm surges in low-lying areas on Friday 20th October. 

On Thursday 19th October, Météo France published a bulletin warning of an “episode of heavy rain in the Southern Alps, particularly in the Alpes-Maritimes… temporarily strong gusts of wind… [and] strong waves along the PACA coast and to the south of Corsica”.  

“This Friday, an intense rain-storm episode in the Southern Alps and the Alpes-Maritimes will require special monitoring due to the fragility of certain valleys,” explained the forecast. “In the Alpes-Maritimes, cumulative precipitation will reach 150 to 200mm over the duration of the episode, rising to 250mm at the highest elevations. The rains will be accompanied by a very strong southerly wind, which can reach 100kmph in gusts.” 

This incoming bout of bad weather is expected to clear somewhat for the weekend, ahead of another round of storms and rain next week.

To view the regularly updated Météo France storm forecast and alert bulletin, please click here. 

 

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