WHY?
The official discussions on the topic often center on the technological solutions, while little attention is paid to societal norms, citizens’ willingness and motivation to be active in the Circular Economy. We believe that citizens are active thinkers, beyond just consumers of goods. Citizens are equally important for creating value in the Circular Economy, along with businesses, municipalities and governments.
WHAT?
Our project is about the circular activities of citizens, the value of these activities is usually under-explored. During the next three years (2021-2023) we study what citizens are already doing to minimize waste and prolong the life of goods through repair, reuse and recycle. Our aim is to learn about citizens’ motivations, everyday routines and practical strategies to be more circular.
HOW?
By reaching out to social movements that support the principles of Circular Economy, we will connect with citizens that are at the forefront of performing circular activities. We will collect the circular stories of their personal transformations and make them visible to inspire others. We are open to partner with movements, initiatives, projects, bloggers and any educational institutions interested in the Circular Economy. Do you want to suggest a movement, a project or a blogger? Do you want to become part of our circular stories? Send us your suggestion
Сircular practices
We are a cross-disciplinary team of researchers and each team member has a strong background and expertise in her own field. What unites us is our genuine interest in people as citizens and their transformations for sustainability.
Dr. Angelina Korsunova
Project leader, PhD in Environmental Management Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki.
Expertise: sustainable consumption, circular economy, interaction between citizens and companies.
Dr. Annukka
Vainio
Associate professor, Head of Behavioural Change for Sustainability Research Group Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki.
Expertise: social psychology, changing behavior, climate-friendly solutions, futures studies.
Noora Viholainen
PhD, Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki.
Expertise: end-user perceptions, business ecosystems, life cycle assessment method.
Heli Harjama
Doctoral researcher, M.Ed., Doctoral Programme of School, Education, Society and Culture, Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science, Faculty of Education, University of Helsinki
Expertise: sustainability education, educational system as part of sustainability transition
Piia
Lundberg
PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences, Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki
Dr. Oleksandra Nenko
PhD in Sociology, Visiting researcher at Turku Institute for Advanced Studies, University of Turku
Expertise: urban sociology, urban studies, quality of life studies, emotions & subjective well-being
Marina
Kurilova
Project researcher, M.Sc. in Technology & Innovation Economics, data visualization specialist. Independent project researcher.
Expertise: urban data analysis, PPGIS, urban planning and architecture
Our team
Anastasiia Galaktionova
Project researcher, MA in Urban Planning, a doctoral candidate in Urban Studies TMO University, St.Petersburg, Russia
Expertise: urban planning, urban studies, participatory mapping and PPGIS