rethink the way we produce, consume, and live together. This is where the circular economy and corporate social responsibility (CSR) come into play.

Today, in the face of environmental and social challenges, it is becoming essential to rethink the way we produce, consume, and live together. 

This is where the circular economy and corporate social responsibility (CSR) come into play. The circular economy proposes making better use of resources: rather than throwing things away, we repair, transform, and reuse them. 

CSR, for its part, encourages companies to act more responsibly, taking into account their impact on society and the environment. These two approaches promote choices that are more sustainable, more inclusive, and often more local. 

The Association is working to develop a major project supported by all of its members. Through this project, DSD aims to accelerate its growth in order to inspire and engage as many people as possible in sustainable development and the circular economy! 

This year, in 2025, two projects are planned. 

Respire Port-Marianne: Scheduled for September–October, this event will take place over one or two days at the Jacques Cœur basin in the Port-Marianne neighborhood of Montpellier.  These days will consist of a neighborhood cleanup, followed by awareness-raising workshops and festivities.

Quartier Solidaire: This project is divided into several initiatives, listed below. The neighborhood that DSD aims to make economically sustainable and community-oriented is the Boutonnet neighborhood.

• The Eco-Laundromat: The goal? To transform the Lavoservices laundromat into Montpellier’s first eco-laundromat.
• Ethical Fashion Week: a full week, from June 2 to 8, dedicated to promoting more responsible fashion that respects people and the planet.
• The anti-waste project: for this, participants will be invited to take on a series of challenges to adopt simple, more sustainable habits in their daily lives.