OUR VALUES
Paris Capital of the Earth is a place intended to promote the art of living and slow-living by showcasing products made by artisans, companies engaged in a sustainable development approach, up-cycling (implementation value of waste, materials, unused or old-fashioned objects) or creators of a product responding to a new use in the field of slow-living.
The art of living and slow living are two major elements in the Paris Capital of Earth approach.
Slow-living for an invitation to slow down in a society that constantly runs after time and the art of living for a deep celebration of each moment.
Paris Capital of the Earth means for us, the place where all cultures meet illustrating the cosmopolitan aspect of the city, place of inspiration and learning of knowledge for many creatives around the world.
For dreamers, for those who are looking for excellence in art, crafts, fashion, design, food trades, Paris is a crossing point, a place of discovery and a moment of 'inspiration.
It is for all these reasons and for many others, that this name has become established for this concept store.
UPCYCLING
Paris Capitale de la Terre is committed to an upcycling approach through its creations and those of its partners by bringing unusual objects up to date, by recycling materials and minimizing waste by saving and reusing .
An upcycling approach which also extends to the concept of rehabilitation of uses by the presentation of old products and education in their usefulness by writing content.
CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
In the concern of its eco-responsible approach Paris Capitale de la Terre sets up for the products which allow it, two to three levels of sustainability offering the consumer the possibility to choose between several options:
a mass-produced product from a stock that may not be sold entirely and therefore generate waste but also energy and materials unnecessarily spent
a product made by hand in the workshops of Paris Capitale de la Terre or its partners
a product produced in an artisanal way by one of our crafters * located near the customer in order to participate in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions due to transport.
Paris Capital of the Earth is a pioneer in this approach which is part of the rationalization of production in a globalized world.
The different levels of sustainability offered to the consumer, invites him to take responsibility in these choices according to his budget and his ability to wait or not to receive his order.
In order to democratize good practices, certain products published by Paris Capitale de la Terre also offer different finishing options so that the product is accessible to all.
CREATION OF COMMUNITIES
The sustainability approach initiated by Paris Capitale de la Terre is at the heart of its commitment to crafts.
Through its approach and concept, Paris Capitale de la Terre is committed to giving visibility to artisans, talents and project leaders by presenting their products and subsequently by establishing places of sharing and discovery at the heart cities.
By pooling tools and knowledge, by integrating crafters * in the deployment of events and activities in its locations, Paris Capital of the Earth aims to recreate communities by supporting local initiatives and productions .
THE ALL ANONYMOUS ANIMALS ASSOCIATION
All Anonymous Animals is an emulation of the work Anonymous Animals which is at the start a concept of equality between species and artistic humility where the message is more important than the person.
The association All Anonymous Animals invites to participate in this movement of equality and mutual aid.
Its goal is the organization and management of activities hosted by Paris Capitale de la Terre as well as support for creators, talents and project leaders by providing tools, equipment and pooling of knowledge and presentation of projects.
The association All Anonymous Animals also organizes educational events in different fields.
Membership of the association allows you to be kept informed of events, of the life of the association and for artisans and companies who wish to distribute their products on www.pariscapitaledelaterre.fr to benefit from preferential rates.
For creators, talents and project leaders, membership allows them to benefit from the aid previously mentioned for the sake of sharing and exchanging know-how.
PACKAGING AND RECYCLING
We use our paper and textile waste in the creation of our packaging, particularly for sending fragile parcels. We reuse existing packaging as soon as possible.
CRAFTERS
At Paris Capitale de la Terre, the crafters are the artisans affiliated with Paris Capitale de la Terre, they have their own practice but above all they have the tools that allow them to make and personalize our creations around the world so that your orders are produced locally.
Under confidentiality agreement, they have the patterns and procedures for manufacturing objects published by Paris Capitale de la Terre.
Crafters can also join the association in order to participate in the development of new communities around the world by replicating the events organized by the association and by supporting local project leaders.