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Sustainable Christmas gifts: please re-use

One of the best thing in Finland are the second hand shops. Name it Fida, Red Cross or small "kirppis" shops in town. These shops are nice and just like any other. Take your time, explore everything and you will for sure find treasures there for your next Christmas gifts!!

A few events are also interesting if you’d like to buy brand new items made by local creators. The Finnish Handicrafts 2019 Fair is a massive event, very connected to the Finn’s passion for handicraft!! And that’s indeed the Europe’s largest and Finland’s leading fair of arts and crafts brings together traditional handicrafts and fresh Finnish design. Website: www.kadentaidot.fi

The 30.11 and 1st 12, NYT is a local designers exhibition is held in Finnlayson area. Go and check them!!

Read here to check a selection of sustainable fashion shops in Tampere.

Reducing waste and being sustainable starts with choosing local options!!

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