”We recycle everything used in our lessons that can be reused.”
Read more
Tomi Alasalmi
Ecclesiastic maker
pastor of social work, Lahti Parish Union
”Together with the City of Lahti, I have prepared a teaching package for these classes on processing environmental emotions and on tools for experiencing the effects nature has on wellbeing.”
Read more
Aino Kulonen
Climate worker
Environmental Coordinator, City of Lahti
”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.”
Read more
Kamran Fakhimzadeh
Maker of biodiversity
Bee doctor
”It’s my biggest dream to turn as many people as possible into beekeepers in their own garden.”
Read more
Valtteri Bottas
Future Maker
professional racing driver
”Regardless of our profession, each of us can help the environment in our own way.”
Read more
Sandor Luukkanen
Energy Maker
Project Manager, Kymijärvi III, Lahti Energia
”Clean energy and jobs for the region.”
Read more
Emmi Valli-Forsback
Maker of circular economy
Secondhandlahti instagrammer
”The world is overflowing with stuff, very few things you absolutely have to buy new. ”
Read more
Riikka-Liisa Aalto
Maker of a clean environment
Founder of the Puhdas Päijät-Häme community
”The earth is our shared home. Collecting litter has strengthened my relationship with nature.”
Read more
Saara Vauramo
Decision Maker
Programme Director, Green Capital 2021
”It is surprisingly important that people dare to think about and implement things in a new way.”
Read more
Lassi Linnanen
Science Maker
Professor, LUT University
”We enable profitable involvement in sustainable projects for all individual consumers.”
Read more
Ruusu Jääskeläinen
Future maker
Student
”I wanted to influence on environmental issues and how animals are treated.”
Read more
Casimir Jürgens
Game Maker
Defenseman, Lahti Pelicans
”We want our own example to encourage everyone to get involved with their own contribution to the climate change action.”
Read more
Juhani Järveläinen
Solution Maker
Stormwater Engineer, City of Lahti
”To meet the challenges posed by the changing climate, Lahti has teamed up with universities and companies to develop new stormwater management solutions.”
Read more
Mari Pantsar
Future Maker
Director, Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra
”Consumers alone cannot solve the sustainability crisis, but it will also not be solved without consumers”
Read more
Helena Juutilainen
Nature Relationship Maker
Environment Granny
”Volunteering has always been a part of my life, it gives me energy.”
Read more
Lasse-Matti Laakso
Art Maker
Violist, carbon-free Lahti Symphony Orchestra
”A wide variety of actors can find suitable ways to take action against climate change.”
Read more
Vesa Damski
Creative Maker
Teacher, Lahti Institute of Design
”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.”
Read more
Anna Huttunen
Carbon Trade Maker
Project Manager, CitiCAP
”We provide an innovative, exciting possibility for individuals to participate in the joint effort to reduce the carbon footprint of urban mobility and challenge them to reconsider their travel mode choices.”
Read more
Jouni Helppolainen
Change-Maker
Managing Director, Wasenco Oy
”Lahti offers Europe environmental technology that can be integrated with current energy infrastructure.”
Read more
Ulla Lehtinen
Daily Life Maker
Citizen
”My ten-kilometre commute by bike is both ecological and economical.”
Read more
Riikka Flink
Maker of sustainability
Fashion designer and entrepreneur
”I wanted to build production with quality, ethics and ecology as the driving force.”
Read more
Teemu Kirjonen
Daily Life Maker
Citizen
”I believe that with small daily deeds, anyone can be part of creating sustainable future. ”
Read more
Riikka Mäyränpää
Clean water maker
Water protection planner, City of Lahti
”Co-operation is the key to preserving groundwater as our common treasure also in the future.”
Read more
Eetu Floor
City maker
The artistic director and creator of Kesanto
”We don’t just build events, we build the city.”
Read more
Tuomo Nieminen
Maker of wellbeing
Medical Director, PHHYKY
”We want to promote sustainability actions and improve residents’ understanding of sustainability and support research into the effects of biodiversity on wellbeing.”
Read more
Teemu ”t-boy” Almen
maker of the future
Entrepreneur & Studio Manager, The Clinic
”Animal rights, environmental issues and health. It is a lifestyle and a worldview, not simply a diet.”