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Interviews with Circular Citizens

4 days ago
6 min

Ecospeaker Natalia Menkova

“I wish everyone were not so lazy. A gradual change in habits is not difficult. But even on my own I can say that it’s one thing to sit...

Oct 31
4 min

Ilya Kuleshov - activist and one of the initiators of the Parking Park and Zarosli projects

When did you first become interested in an ecological lifestyle? Ilya: I have always liked bicycles as a means of transportation. I love...

Oct 4
5 min

Polina Kosobokova - mother and leader of eco-movement Nevalyashka sharing

“I try to convey the idea that children often have more toys than they need. Toys get in the way. They have a finished form, so no...

Aug 16
4 min

Roosa Blom: Ecological living in the Finnish countryside

Roosa Blom is a sustainability influencer living in Pälkäne, Finland, mother of a little boy, entrepreneur, writer and professional in...

Aug 15
5 min

Nagorskaya Tatyana, leader of the RazdelniySbor movement in St. Petersburg

The head of the RazdelniySbor eco-movement, Tatyana Nagorskaya, has been promoting grassroots ecology to the masses since 2011, when...

Jun 21
7 min

Karina Ivchenko: From a volunteer to the head of the organization "Trash. No. More"

Karina Ivchenko is the president of the Trash.No.More organization, eco-educator and organizer of eco-events. Photo from personal archive...

Jun 20
4 min

Hilja: “Self grown potatoes taste better than store bought"

We interviewed 77 year old Hilja, who lives in Jyväskylä, Finland and follows the principles of circular economy in her everyday life as...

Jun 15
4 min

Simo from Oulu is an activist taking part in many ecological initiatives

We interviewed Simo Koskinen from Oulu, Finland, who is involved in many activities to create a more sustainable society. Among other...

Apr 26
9 min

Valentin Afanasiev: Eco-habits for those who are always on the go

My name is Valya Afanasiev, I am a father of four children. We are a family of travellers. We constantly, like vagabonds, move from one...

Apr 15
5 min

Ekaterina Korableva about “local patriotism” and sustainable urban projects

Ekaterina - urbanist, participant of the project "Friends of Karpovka", "Zarosli" "I do not position myself as an eco-activist, but I...

Mar 16
4 min

Teemu Kunto: "In the future, we should all practice minimalism"

Teemu Kunto is one of the most well-known minimalists in Finland and a father of three on the weekends. He has written a blog on...

Feb 21
8 min

Sasha Legkaya: Donating food

Sasha is a mother and a vegan from St. Petersburg, who runs a food rescue project called food sharing. She was the first to launch this...

Feb 9
3 min

“Connection to nature and empathy to all living beings are the most important things to teach kids”

We interviewed Satu Tani from Helsinki. She shares on her Instagram @satujauusioperhe inspiring thoughts related to reducing consumption,...

Feb 1
4 min

Recycled ideas Lea: Almost everything can be reused

Lea Ravelin is a Finnish expert of recycled materials and a master of reusing materials. Lea feels that promoting sustainable development...

Jan 20
3 min

Circular activities in Kuusamo

We interviewed 74-year-old Jouko from Kuusamo, which is in the Northern Ostrobothnia of Finland. We discussed circular economy and...

4 days ago
6 min