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Description Climate Change has become the most relevant crisis of our time. The increase in global emissions, has increased the effect solar radiation has in Earth by trapping sunlight within our planet resulting in a global temperature increase. This is creating havoc in biodiversity and ecosystems, leading to melting of the ice caps and with… Continue reading Climate Change Combatants

Description The purpose of this challenge is to increase the amount of products that are recycled. Therefore, we would like to challenge you to find out what recycling options do you have in your area and start recycling products that you haven’t recycled before. Levels Level C: Start by getting more information about recycling. What… Continue reading Giving Waste A New Life

Description Water is a finite resource, and although it seems like a vast one that is easy to access, but the fact is that only about 0.3 percent of our fresh water is found in the surface. An average Finnish citizen consumes 150L in cooking, drinking and household needs every day.  The purpose of this… Continue reading Under-Water Consumption

Description Around 900 million people globally do not have enough daily access to food. Meanwhile 1.3 billion tones of food get wasted every year around the world. In addition, exporting food along great distances creates unnecessary carbon emissions that harm the environment. The purpose of this challenge is to encourage you to think about your… Continue reading Eat It, Don’t Waste It

Description The rising consumption of plastic-based consumer products over the recent decades has led to a current crisis of plastic pollution. This has become one of the main causes for biodiversity degradation, affecting flora and fauna at a global scale. The purpose of this challenge is to encourage you to think of your plastic consumption… Continue reading Towards A Plastic-Free Tomorrow

Description One fifth of the total carbon emissions in Finland come from the transport sector, and 54% of that impact comes from personal vehicles. The purpose of this challenge is to help reduce the impact that transport has on carbon emissions. Therefore, we would like to challenge you to only use bicycles and public transport… Continue reading Travel Green, Travel Far