To appeal to eco-minded beauty buffs in France, luxury labels are increasingly focusing on sustainable offerings. However, there is still ample opportunity for make-up and skincare brands to evolve their lines so that conscious consumers don't have to skimp on their values.

A survey has shown that over a quarter of French people are willing to try veganism for a month. Rising interest in veganism presents opportunities for brands in France, a country oft associated with meat-heavy delicacies, and taps into new mindsets around how diet interplays with social issues.

Composting or sorting biodegradable waste will become a requirement in 2024 under French law. Citizens and catering businesses have 2023 to figure out this new eco habit and prepare for the change, be that by equipping kitchens with smart composting bins or adopting waste-eating chickens.

What’s defining life in France in 2023? From exploring the drivers behind the growing enthusiasm for plant-based food to looking at how solidarity with pension protesters is shaping the political mood, our Cultural Snapshot lays out the behaviours you need to understand this year.