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20221 minPGnews

Sustainability Public Health

For Two Centimes More...

20221 minPGnews

La Coop des Masques in Guingamp addresses the surgical mask shortage during the pandemic.

Sustainability Public Health

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

For Two Centimes More...

2022• 1 minPG

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La Coop des Masques in Guingamp addresses the surgical mask shortage during the pandemic.

Synopsis

For Two Centimes More… tells the story of La Coop des Masques, a cooperative factory established rapidly next to Guingamp, France, to address the critical shortage of surgical masks during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative highlights the potential for re-localising production and raises questions about the role of companies in society and the lifestyle choices faced in a post-COVID world. The documentary captures the urgency and community spirit that drove the creation of this factory, emphasizing the importance of local solutions in times of crisis.

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