FV 109 INTERVIEW: 7Plis – recycling skateboards into glasses…and more! - a podcast by Jessica: Native French teacher, founder of French Your Way
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Florent Baraban is an optician and glasses maker who is giving a second life to skateboards by recycling them into glasses, pens, and much more. Whether you’re a skateboarding fan or not, you’ll be impressed with how each step of the process is carefully thought of to minimise waste. Find out how the idea came to this talented young man with so much passion and care for the planet. You’ll also understand why his brand is called 7Plis. A truly interesting and inspiring episode!
Vocab List
boutons de manchette (nm) = cufflinks
branche (de lunette) (nf) = arm (of glasses)
brevet (nm) = patent
cartouche (de stylo) (nf) = ink cartridge
chutes (nf) = leftovers
conditions d'entretien (nf) = maintenance guide
copeau (nm) = shaving, chip, curl
courbure (nf) = curve
érable (nm) = maple tree
fraiseuse (nf) = milling machine
galbe (nm) = contours, curve, form, shape
graveur (nm) = engraving machine, burner
montre (nf) = watch
noeud papillon (nm) = bow tie
opticien,ne (n) = optician
planche (nf) = board
sciure (nf) = sawdust
stylo (à) plume (nm) = fountain pen
tenir à coeur = to be important to, to be (a cause) close to your heart, to matter
tour à bois (nm) = wood lathe
zéro déchet (nm) = zero waste
Links & Resources
7 Plis – Skateboard recyclé
https://www.facebook.com/7plis/
https://www.instagram.com/7plis/
https://twitter.com/7pliseyewear
Article: http://barbichette.fr/7plis-lunettes-en-planches-de-skate-recyclees/
Article "7PLIS OU L’ART DE FAIRE DES LUNETTES EN BOIS AVEC DES SKATE"
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