To preserve the coastline, nature offers effective solutions. In winter, the accumulation of seagrass, driftwood, and pebbles forms a natural protective barrier that absorbs wave energy and limits sand erosion. The town's technical services conduct regular winter clean-ups, removing only human-originated waste to maintain beach cleanliness.
Faced with the continuous flow brought by the waves, preserving these natural elements while keeping the beaches clean presents a collective challenge. It is in this context that the municipality is launching a new initiative at La Favière: "storm bins", inspired by tide bins used on other French coastlines.
During their walks, visitors are invited to deposit the plastics, metals, and other packaging they find on the coast into these bins. Municipal teams will then handle the collection and treatment of this waste.
An essential rule to remember: only waste from human activity should be placed in the bins, which are clearly marked with educational signage. On the beach, seagrass, driftwood, and pebbles must remain in place to continue protecting the coastline.
If this experiment proves successful, the system may be extended to other beaches in the municipality. This action is fully in line with the municipality's commitments, holding the "Les plus belles baies du monde" (The most beautiful bays in the world) label and being a signatory to the "Pour des plages de caractère en Méditerranée" (For characteristic beaches in the Mediterranean) and "Plages sans déchet plastique" (Beaches without plastic waste) charters.
