consumption
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The citizens' initiative to curb the economy was rejected, but Parliament demands swift action to tackle cheap imports
A citizens' initiative to curb the austerity economy does not seem to be making progress in Parliament. The Parliament's Finance Committee proposed rejecting the citizens' initiative in the decisive hearing on April 17. At the same time, the committee […]
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Government program vision from the Sustainability Panel: We must move from resolving acute crises to securing the well-being of people and nature
The Sustainability Panel published a vision for the government program on April 17. It aims for a prosperous Finland within the limits of the planet. According to the vision, the goal of decision-making should be to protect nature and […]
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A Finn "earns" an average of 64 euros per year by returning bottles - Over 2,3 billion beverage containers were returned
Approximately 2,3 billion deposit-based bottles and cans were returned in Finland last year, according to Suomen Palautuspakkaus Oy. The number remained at the previous year's level. On average […]
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Will the next government make the circular economy the engine of Finland's industrial policy? – Recycling industry: "The circular economy needs a functioning market"
Finland's circular economy rate is only two percent, one of the lowest in Europe. Companies in the sector say they are ready to invest, but the market is not pulling. Finland […]
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Welcome to Circular Economy Finland's spring events!
COMMERCIAL COOPERATION Circular Economy Finland brings together experts in the circular economy, disseminates information and good operating models, and improves the capabilities of actors in promoting the circular economy. Welcome to […]
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Rapid tightening of waste incineration and separate collection – Enacting the Circular Economy Act will be left to the next government
(For subscribers.) The major legislative task, the comprehensive reform of the Waste Act into a Circular Economy Act, will not be completed during this government term. This was stated when the working group preparing the legislative amendment submitted its report […]
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Käänne Festival prepares for increased visitor numbers with additional space – Panel discussion on overconsumption on Saturday
The Käänne festival, which combines politics and art, will be held again on 17–18 January 2026 at Korjaamo in Helsinki. Last year, the festival attracted over three thousand visitors, […]
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Recycling gallery Minimossen allowed to continue, customers petition for continuation
Minimossen, a recycling gallery in Vaasa that promotes reuse and responsible consumption, has been granted an extension. Ab Stormossen Oy, which owns Minimossen, announced in December that it would launch […]
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