Sustainable living

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• Recycling at home the right way
  Correctly sorted waste can be reused as new materials.
• Cutting down on plastic
  You can reduce plastic in everyday life with small choices.
• A sustainable wardrobe
  A sustainable wardrobe is made up of fewer, good-quality clothes that go together.
• Mending clothes
  Mending makes your clothes last longer and saves money.
• Vegetarian food for everyday
  Adding vegetarian food to your everyday meals is good for your health and the environment.
• Calculating your carbon footprint
  Your carbon footprint shows how many greenhouse gas emissions your lifestyle causes.
• Sustainable travel
  You can cut travel emissions by walking, cycling and using public transport.
• Cycling to work
  Cycling to work combines exercise with sustainable travel.
• Saving water
  Saving water also lowers your energy bill, because heating hot water uses a lot of energy.
• Buying second-hand
  Buying second-hand saves money and natural resources.
• Borrowing and sharing
  You don't need to own everything.
• Using a home compost
  A home composter turns biowaste into soil.
• Understanding eco-labels
  Eco-labels help you choose more sustainable products.
• Sustainable gifts
  A sustainable gift brings joy without unnecessary stuff.
• A sustainable Christmas
  You can celebrate Christmas in a cosy and sustainable way.
• Solar panels for your home
  Solar panels produce your own electricity and lower your electricity bill.
• Choosing a heat pump
  A heat pump can cut your heating costs significantly.
• Green electricity
  Green electricity is produced from renewable energy sources.
• Sustainable investing
  Sustainable investing takes into account the environment, society and good governance.
• Recycling electronics
  Old phones, computers and devices contain valuable materials.
• Tracking food waste
  Keeping track of the food you throw away helps you cut waste and save money.
• Biodiversity in your garden
  Your own garden can support insects, birds and plant species.
• Sustainable renovation
  A sustainable renovation uses durable materials, saves energy and recycles.
• Living sustainably with children
  Children learn sustainable habits from adults' example and from doing things together.
• Consuming less
  Consuming less saves money and natural resources.
• Timing electricity use to the spot price
  Learn to follow the exchange (spot) electricity price and move your washing machine, sauna and charging to the cheapest hours.
• Sorting biowaste at home
  How to sort biowaste correctly: what goes in the biowaste bin, how to avoid smells and what the bin cannot take.
• Disposing of hazardous waste correctly
  Where to take batteries, paints, medicines, solvents and energy-saving bulbs – clear instructions for recycling hazardous waste.
• Recycling worn-out textiles
  What to do with worn-out clothes and fabrics: end-of-life textile collection, donating and reuse in Finland.
• Washing and caring for clothes sustainably
  How to wash and care for your clothes so they last longer: the right temperature, dosage, drying and airing.
• Selling things you no longer need
  Sell unused items at a flea market or online: pricing, good photos, safe trading and tax.
• Repairing a household appliance instead of replacing it
  When it is worth repairing a broken washing machine, dishwasher or fridge, and how to find a reliable repairer.
• Making your phone last longer
  How to keep your smartphone going for years longer: battery care, protection, updates, repairs and selling it on safely.
• Choosing and using an e-bike
  Which e-bike suits you: motor types, battery size, the law, winter riding and battery care in Finland.
• A holiday without flying
  Plan a holiday by train, bus or ferry: route options from Finland, booking and making the journey part of the holiday.
• Children’s birthday parties without a mountain of stuff
  Throw a sustainable children’s birthday party: invitations, food, decorations and gift wishes without disposables and unnecessary stuff.
• Setting the right temperature at home
  Adjust radiators and underfloor heating correctly: suitable temperatures room by room, using thermostats and stopping draughts.
• Using and maintaining an air source heat pump
  Get more out of your air source heat pump: the right settings in winter and summer, cleaning the filters and caring for the outdoor unit.
• Finding the electricity hogs in your home
  Find out what uses the most electricity in your home: hourly consumption data, an energy meter and hidden standby consumption.
• Cutting your sauna’s electricity use
  How to heat an electric sauna more cheaply: the right stove size, heating time, a timer and small habits that save electricity.
• Freezing food to prevent waste
  Freeze bread, leftovers, fruit and ready meals correctly: storage times, packing, labelling and safe thawing.
• Buying surplus food cheaply
  Where and how to buy surplus food: red-label discounts in shops, surplus food apps, food aid and safe storage.
• Restoring an old piece of furniture
  Restore a piece of furniture from a flea market or one you inherited: cleaning, repairs, sanding, painting and oiling.
• Clean burning in fireplaces and wood-fired saunas
  Burn wood cleanly in a fireplace, wood stove or wood-fired sauna stove: dry wood, top-down lighting, the right air setting and chimney sweeping.
• A shared car instead of your own
  Find out whether it is worth swapping your own car for car sharing, peer-to-peer rental or ride sharing – calculations and practical tips.
• Buying local food from a REKO ring
  How a REKO ring works, how to order local food directly from producers and how collection works.
• Reducing your waste charges
  Cut the waste charges for your detached house or housing company by sorting, emptying bins less often and sharing a bin with a neighbour.
• Reusable period products
  Menstrual cups, cloth pads and period underwear: choosing, using, washing and storing them so that switching from disposables works.
• Getting started with cloth nappies
  Types of cloth nappies, how many you need, a washing routine and tips for using them at home, at daycare and at night.
• Natural cleaning products at home
  Clean your home with vinegar, baking soda, citric acid and pine soap – what suits which surface and what must never be mixed.
• Charging an electric car at home
  Options for charging an electric car at home in a detached house or housing company: charging stations, electrical work, costs and smart charging.
• Draught-proofing windows and doors for winter
  Find the draughty spots and seal windows and doors with weatherstripping and sealant – a little work for a warmer home and a lower heating bill.
• Living with climate anxiety
  Ways to deal with climate worry, find hope and turn worry into meaningful action – and when to seek help.
• Eating with the seasons
  Which Finnish vegetables, berries and fish to eat when – seasonal food is often cheaper, tastier and more environmentally friendly.

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