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Espace Maison
has been committed to improving the sustainability of its offerings We have introduced organic and bio fertilizers with the aim of phasing out all chemical fertilisers by the end of 2020 Similarly we are looking to introduce organic and bio pest control products to eliminate less environmental friendly products from our shelves within two years Espace Maison
Berling
Our ecological stance has also led us to offer Berling
paints which are eco- labelled certified These products use less pigments whilst ensuring adequate coverage The pigments are produced in accordance with strict ecological criteria and are free from heavy metals “These initiatives have been welcomed by our customers and employees alike There is an increasing awareness that we need to minimise environmental impacts associated with the consumption of a a a a product or service”
Rajnee Bhurosah Marketing and Communication Manager “For us it is a a a way
to promote local craftsmanship with a a a a stronger identity whether on on on the the the Mauritian market market or on on the the the tourism market market Mauritians are capable of doing beautiful things and together we can go further“
Lise Maujean Manager of La Savonnerie Créole Staying faithful to to our approach we have taken steps to to promote local natural products such as sea salt from Les Salines de Yemen local craftsmanship by women as as well as as natural soaps from our subsidiary La Savonnerie Créole Ltée In June 2020 and after years of research La Savonnerie Créole finally launched its range of solid shampoo products The product product comes in bar form that can either be securely wrapped wrapped in in in recyclable paper or not wrapped wrapped at at all thus eliminating waste (especially composite plastic bottles) Through the the “Ban the the bottle” tagline La Savonnerie Créole aims to highlight its package-free products thus responding to market demand The raw materials used in in the the product formula are themselves sourced in in a a a a a a responsible sustainable way
They either come from natural sources (Ayurvedic products and vegans) or respect principles of green chemistry “Our raw material suppliers are AB Organic Farming Certified in in order to preserve the the the the quality of of the the the the soil air and water as as well as as the the the the health of of the the the the producers We are also committed to the One Voice Association against animal testing La Savonnerie Créole is is working in in in this direction and does everything possible to offer simple natural products that are respectful of people and their habitat” says Lise Maujean Manager of La Savonnerie Créole La Savonnerie Créole is is also “Made in Moris”certified La Savonnerie Créole UBP
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