Raising awareness about sustainable food, from production to consumption

Founded in 2019, the nonprofit organization La Maison aims to promote sustainable food practices—from production to consumption—as part of an anti-waste initiative. As part of the Territorial Food Plan (PAT), we have been developing cooking workshops since 2022, covering a wide range of activities.

Our approach to raising awareness about sustainable food is centered on strong values that are close to our hearts

Healthy, high-quality, and environmentally friendly food

Respect for human health and the environment is paramount to us, from production to consumption. That is why we use local, seasonal products, free from chemical inputs, sourced from organic or natural farming.

In this way, we support the local economy and help make quality products accessible to everyone, while respecting both those who produce them and those who consume them.

We also prioritize unprocessed ingredients, as it is important for us to know exactly what is on our plates. Preparing our own dishes ensures we avoid consuming additives or other controversial ingredients that are harmful to health and/or the planet.

A healthy diet also depends on its nutritional value: we always keep the balance of our menus in mind, ensuring optimal nutritional intake. Our recipes thus comply with ANSES recommendations for a balanced diet that respects people’s nutritional needs and, consequently, their health. With this goal in mind, we regularly invite a nutritionist to participate in our workshops to share advice with participants.

An anti-waste and zero-waste approach

The "zero-waste" approach is integrated into all our activities, particularly within our cooking workshops.

During the preparation process, we focus on making full use of raw ingredients, for example by using peelings in cooking.

This approach is also reflected in specific “anti-waste” workshops: workshops focused on using up leftovers from the fridge, and workshops on natural preservation methods (such as lacto-fermentation).

Our sourcing model also helps reduce plastic waste and other unnecessary packaging by purchasing in bulk directly from producers.

Inclusivity, Sharing, and Social Diversity

To include as many people as possible in our awareness-raising efforts, we design our workshops to be accessible to all audiences: children, seniors, immigrants, people with disabilities (particularly visual impairments), and those with health challenges (including mental health issues)...

We always strive for social diversity by allowing diverse groups to participate in the same workshop.