”In my work, I find joy in solutions that both protect the climate and improve the wellbeing of residents and the diversity of urban nature.”
”We have developed solar and wind-powered equipment that filters harmful microplastics from storm water.”
”Small streams make big rivers.”
”I want to discover ways to inspire people to experience nature, try vegetarian food, fall in love with cycling or pass on sustainable lifestyle skills to children in schools.”
”Under severe growth pressures, it is increasingly important to maintain quiet areas in cities.”
”We recycle everything used in our lessons that can be reused.”
”It’s my biggest dream to turn as many people as possible into beekeepers in their own garden.”
”Regardless of our profession, each of us can help the environment in our own way.”
”Clean energy and jobs for the region.”
”The world is overflowing with stuff, very few things you absolutely have to buy new. ”
”The earth is our shared home. Collecting litter has strengthened my relationship with nature.”
”We enable profitable involvement in sustainable projects for all individual consumers.”
”I wanted to influence on environmental issues and how animals are treated.”
”To meet the challenges posed by the changing climate, Lahti has teamed up with universities and companies to develop new stormwater management solutions.”
”Consumers alone cannot solve the sustainability crisis, but it will also not be solved without consumers”
”Volunteering has always been a part of my life, it gives me energy.”
”A wide variety of actors can find suitable ways to take action against climate change.”
”The Rehome furniture designed by students at the Lahti Institute of Design is affordable, lightweight, easy to assemble and made from bio-based, recyclable materials.”
”Lahti offers Europe environmental technology that can be integrated with current energy infrastructure.”
”My ten-kilometre commute by bike is both ecological and economical.”
”I wanted to build production with quality, ethics and ecology as the driving force.”
”I believe that with small daily deeds, anyone can be part of creating sustainable future. ”
”We don’t just build events, we build the city.”
”We want to promote sustainability actions and improve residents’ understanding of sustainability and support research into the effects of biodiversity on wellbeing.”
”Animal rights, environmental issues and health. It is a lifestyle and a worldview, not simply a diet.”
”Rescue services help to look after the environment in many ways, such as by responding to oil spills and incidents involving hazardous substances.”