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A philosophy for a brighter tomorrow
Spark Ambassador Ann Cathrin Nachtwey writes about the linkages she sees between Spark Sustainability’s mission and the principles outlined in the Earth Charter.
September 20, 2021
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A new way of thinking about consumption
According to Tuomas Tiitinen, Chief Operating Officer of Anki Rugs, by learning to shop again, we could be doing both local cultures, ourselves and the climate a favour.
May 4, 2021
Linda
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The new normal of food
Six years ago Maija Itkonen, the CEO and co-founder of Gold&Green Foods and the mastermind behind the revolutionary plant protein Pulled Oats®, wanted to make a lasting impact and change the food culture.
July 8, 2020
Linda
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Shaking up pet industry norms
For Ilari Haataja, one of the founders of Alvar Pet, conscious choices had been present in everyday life for a long time. Yet one family member was not covered — Alvar the dog.
June 16, 2020
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"The future economy is shaped by our choices"
When it comes to climate policy, Sally Weaver has a first class seat in her role as a project manager for the Finnish Climate Change Panel.
April 24, 2020
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The Zero Waste Lifestyle – How to start a global movement
The mother of the zero waste lifestyle, Bea Johnson, visited Finland in September. We got to spend a whole day with her and learn from her experiences!
November 21, 2019
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On track towards a better future – Spark's Jasmin explains why slow travel is the new megatrend
Read about her adventure by train and ferry from Finland to Italy.
September 5, 2019
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Saving the little ones
This sugar sweet story started with a few guys sharing a passion for surfing. Today they are passionate beekeepers, turning beeswax into environmental-friendly surf wax.
July 10, 2019
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Celebrating the small victories: The tales of Spark's climate heroes
Every journey begins with a single step. Even the smallest of climate actions can give a feeling of success and makes us want to do more.
June 28, 2019
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Zero wastefulness - the secret to a happy life
Could there be one single, major solution to all the large environmental problems we keep seeing on the news?
March 20, 2019
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Plastics changed society once. Now it’s doing it again
Plastic has changed the world. The low-cost and versatile material has saved millions of lives but also played a significant part in creating a global throwaway society.
November 28, 2022
Spark
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From Northern Europe to the Canary Islands - without flying
Read how one of Spark's co-founders, Felicia Aminoff, has dealt with two seemingly contradicting wishes: to decrease her impact on climate change and to travel!
February 20, 2019
Felicia
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“Going vegan for the climate made me enjoy every bite even more”
Spark’s Linda Koskinen went vegan to ease her climate anxiety, but got a healthier, happier lifestyle as a bonus.
January 15, 2019
Linda
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"It was amazing to play a part in this global movement", says climate activist Sebastian Österman
At the age of 19, Sebastian Österman became the main organiser of People’s Climate march in Helsinki.
November 21, 2018
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From daily car commute to 16 km per day on electric bike
Nothing beats the feeling of fulfilling a personal goal while also supporting sustainable development, says Madelene Eklund.
October 24, 2018
Felicia
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”What do I want to communicate with my clothes? That’s the question that made me give up fast fashion”
Today Anna Lehtola is the 23-year-old CEO at Lovia, a sustainable design accessory company giving new life to fish skin.
October 9, 2018
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Nolla cabin designer Robin Falck: “Climate action means making a less selfish choice”
Industrial designer Robin Falck, 28, loves to innovate sustainably and wants to use his work as one means to change the culture of endless buying.
October 3, 2018
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