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"Cities are the beating hearts of the global economy, home to more than half of the world’s population, and central spots of creative and innovative growth. All of which make cities perfect locations to kickstart, spread, and globalise the Circular Economy concept.
Who can lead the transition of cities to a circular economy? How can businesses adapt and contribute to the transition? What do cities and their inhabitants benefit from a circular economy? And what is the role and importance of (…)

It’s all in Finnish but it sounds super interesting if you can follow!
This month, Professor Arto O. Salonen will share his vision of the future and we’ll learn more about the sharing economy solutions that have been tried in the DISTRIBUTORS project.
What factors are key to the transition to a sustainable and prosperous society?
Welcome to the first EkoLive in 2021, where sustainability researcher, visionary, get together.
www.ekolive.fi

Today is the launch of Tampere In2Food, Resolving a Societal Challenge: Interdisciplinary Approach Towards Fostering Collaborative Innovation in Food Waste Management.
In collaboration with European and Indonesian actors, the project will create and develop interdisciplinary courses, research centers and a master’s program for food loss reduction for Indonesian partner universities. Researchers from the Wastebusters research group are involved in bringing scientific information on food (…)

Vinkkejä Amanda Pokkilta (Sustainability and impact club)
Minulle joulu on monen eri asian yhdistelmä; se koostuu perheeni kanssa vietetystä ajasta, joulumusiikista, piparkakkujen leipomisesta, joulukuusen koristelusta, joka jouluklassikoksi kutsumani ”Home Alone” elokuvan katsomisesta kuuman glögin kera. Mutta viime vuosien aikana, kun olen alkanut miettimään enemmän joulun ympäristövaikutuksesta, olen myös huomannut, että siitä on tullut suurta kuluttamisen aikaa. Miksi joulusta on (…)

"The beginning of 2020ies calls for changes in global economy and education. COVID-19, especially, poses pressure in re-thinking ways of education, sustainable economy and our impact in society. Higher education institutions have crucial role in educating change makers and new leaders. In this Forum we outline ways to make this true in cooperation with international and national networks - now fully online."
Information and program: (…)

Hello Sustainability friends!
If you don’t know them yet, the Oxygen2050 network is a group of inspiring impact and eco entrepreneurs based in Helsinki.
It’s a great network and I warmly invite you to explore their site and FB events.
As an impact entrepreneur myself, I’m happy to support others during these hard times. If you need a fresh look on your impact project or your professional struggles, I’m very happy to offer a weekly free counselling session on Friday mornings 9:45-10:30. (…)

Hey everyone,
Still looking for a special Christmas present?
Rahel wants to invite you to join Ruska Skincare’s Christmasworkshop. With her, you will create 5-10 little skincare treats for your loved ones. ✨
Tickets and more information:
https://ruskaskincare.com/shop/p/christmasworkshop
Seats are limited to ensure everyone’s safety.

It’s happening in Tampere!!
"Join us for the first two-day Ecofeminism and Education Online Conference. The ECOFE2020 conference and a meditation retreat organised after the conference are an unparalleled collaborative endeavour of brilliant speakers, art, science, hope, activism and collective conversations curated by Ylätaso collective. ECOFE2020 challenges the traditional pattern of a scientific conference by increasing the time for discussion between conference presentations and (…)

Have you noticed? Mushrooms are everywhere...
If you haven’t learn yet how to identify the good yummy ones from the poisonous ones, Stefano Ferrari can teach you.
Italian, environmental engineer, Stefano grew up in the Italian Alps and moved to Finland to live in the Kurki_ecovillage, in Vesilahti. For 1 year, he was part of the village European Union funded project about sustainability. Lover of the nature, he lives in a close contact with that because of his hobbies: running, fishing (…)

This afternoon it’s the launch of the Tampere Region Climate Partnership!
The Deputy Mayor, Aleksi Jäntti, and the Development Manager, Laura Inha, Smart Tampere / Sustainable Tampere 2030, and Pirkko Eteläaho, Project Manager, Business Tampere will present the vision for Tampere.
Other guests will present their insights about Energy, Real Estate, Students Housing and Religion.
There will be a Q&A session.
Link to the event: (…)