In this article, Émilie and David, co-founders of L'Appartement Français, share their vision on the meaning and responsibility of businesses in the ecological and economic transformation of society. They highlight the importance of the permaculture approach adopted by their company since its creation in 2017.
Permaculture: A Philosophy of Life
Permaculture, much more than a simple gardening method, is a philosophy of life that advocates harmony with nature. Émilie and David emphasize its importance as a way of thinking applicable to all aspects of life, inspired in particular by the work "Permaculture in everyday life" by Louise Browaeys.
Permaculture Vision of the Company
L'Appartement Français adopts a permaculture vision of the company, seeking to nourish the existing and contribute to the ecosystem. They compare advertising and sponsorships to the use of chemical fertilizers, favoring instead authentic and sustainable means of growth.
The Symbiotic Economy: A New Approach
Émilie and David are inspired by books like "Permaeconomics" by Emmanuel Delannoy and "The Symbiotic Economy" by Isabelle Delannoy, highlighting an economic revolution in progress which requires a new relationship with living things. The symbiotic economy promotes the regeneration of resources instead of exploiting them to the point of exhaustion.
Commitment of L’Appartement Français
They affirm that each initiative counts in participating in the ecological and economic revolution, underlining the humble but essential commitment of L'Appartement Français. They insist on building a business with a permaculture vision to contribute to a profound change in the economic system.
Émilie and David conclude by highlighting the crucial role of businesses in the ecological and economic transformation of society. They call for adopting a permaculture vision of business to nourish what exists, contribute to the ecosystem and participate in a more regenerative economy.
This article was written by Émilie and David, co-founders of L'Appartement Français.