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5 low waste swaps I’ve actually loved (and 2 I don’t recommend)

April 27, 2021

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April 13, 2021

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One month in our new neighbourhood 🏡 It’s off

One month in our new neighbourhood 🏡 It’s officially a month since we moved to Kallio, Helsinki, and thus far, I love it!

I haven’t had enough time to properly explore, but so far, so good – our beautiful apartment, the proximity to everything, the restaurants, the secondhand shops, the architecture. It’s all great. I think I’ll be very happy here 🥰

Moving from one area of town to another really shakes up your routines and patterns, which I think was necessary for me. The move itself was very stressful, but we’re starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and to get things in order.
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#myhelsinki #kallio #kalliohelsinki #helsinki #helsinkiofficial #helsinkifinland #thisisfinland #berghäll #churchesofeurope

Did you know that more than 1 in 10 discounts on B

Did you know that more than 1 in 10 discounts on Black Friday are fake? Meaning that the price has been artificially increased prior to the ”sale”, in order to make people shop more!

According to Hintaopas (an independent Finnish site where consumers can compare prices), 13.5% of product prices were increased during the low season to then be ”cut” during Black Friday last year.

So, this is a reminder to not let the discounts and marketing tricks get to you 🤗
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Source: https://svenska.yle.fi/a/7-10009436
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#blackfriday #blackfridaysale #overconsumption #mindfulconsumption #lowbuy #lowwaste #zerowasteliving #buylesschoosewell #buylessbutbetter #ecoblogger #ecoquote

Black Friday celebrates consumerism in a completel

Black Friday celebrates consumerism in a completely unsustainable way 🆘

The overuse of raw materials, the exploitation of workers in order to drive down prices, the purchasing (and subsequent transportation) of things people don’t need - there are so many issues with this and other shopping-focused days.

I’m boycotting Black Friday, what about you?
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#mindfulconsumption #ecoblogger #ecofriendlymeme #blackfriday #consumption #memesdaily #circulareconomy #lowwaste #lowwastelife #zerowasteliving #fastfashionsucks

Life lately… has been too stressful. I did an on

Life lately… has been too stressful. I did an online ”are you experiencing symptoms of burnout?”-test and the results, even though perhaps not very scientific, were not great.

I don’t have an inspirational story to share about how I deal with stress. Instead, I’ll say this: sometimes life is tough and stressful. Sometimes you don’t have the mental energy to do your best. Sometimes everything is too much. And it’s fine; it’ll pass. It’s temporary, no matter how infinite it feels when you’re in it. And damn it can feel infinite.

Luckily, I have been able to change a few things, and even though the effect of those changes won’t be visible for quite some time yet, I still feel better knowing that it’s ahead of me. Things are moving forward! Also, I took some time this past weekend to forget about all the stress, and it was so nice.

Wishing you a calm week 💙 and remember to take care of yourself ✨

#selflove #selfcare #burnoutprevention #stressedout #mentalhealthmatters #ecoactivism #hikingtrip #hettapallas

Happy CIRCULAR MONDAY! ♻️ Instead of particip

Happy CIRCULAR MONDAY! ♻️

Instead of participating in Black Friday and other types of extreme consumerism, it’s high time we strive for a Circular Economy. A circular economy is an economy where everything is designed so that it can be reused and repurposed, avoiding waste and pollution.

Circular Monday was started to shine a light on circular consumption.

Did you know, that since 1970, the use of raw materials in the world has tripled? Currently, we are using way too much raw material, and at the same time, up to 80% of what we buy goes to landfill. This is in no way sustainable in the long run.

A circular economy means sharing, repairing, borrowing, upcycling, recycling and so much more. It doesn’t mean you can never buy anything again, instead, it means thoughtful consumption and appreciating what you have.

Are you already participating in the #circulareconomy somehow? Fill in the bingo and share 🥳
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#circularfashion #circularmonday #mindfulconsumption #boycottblackfriday #zerowasteliving #lowwastelife #ecoblogger

Three reasons to BOYCOTT BLACK FRIDAY ➡️ SWIPE

Three reasons to BOYCOTT BLACK FRIDAY ➡️ SWIPE

My least favourite shopping frenzy of the year is here! The awfulness that is black friday. Before shopping, check out why you should not! 🤗

Sources:

Statista. 2021. Black Friday: expected spending UK 2021 | Statista. [online] Available at: <https://www.statista.com/statistics/944955/back-friday-expected-spending-united-kingdom-uk/#:~:text=Consumers%20are%20expected%20to%20spend,on%20the%20Saturday%20and%20Sunday.>

Peake, L. and Brandmayr, C., 2019. Building a circular economy How a new approach to infrastructure can put an end to waste. London: Green Alliance.

#circulareconomy #circularmonday #ecoblogger #ecoeducation #boycottblackfriday #blackfriday #consumerism #lowwasteliving #ethicalconsumer

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