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The city of Riihimäki strives to increase the environmental awareness and environmental responsibility of its residents and operators. Everyday eco-information is acquired and transmitted with the help of the KERI network coordinated by the city's environmental protection, which is an interactive form of cooperation between the city and associations, clubs, organizations and other communities, as well as city residents. The KERI network brings information about ecological and responsible everyday life within the reach of everyone who wants it. The network belongs to all of us. That way you can get information and share your own news and tips, look for partners or meet and reach out to people interested in an ecological lifestyle. The KERI network is maintained by the city's environmental expert.
The city communicates the state of the environment as well as the changes that have taken place in it and the factors that burden the environment in the State of the Environment report. Reliable, up-to-date and usable environmental information is obtained by monitoring the state of the environment as well as studies and surveys. As needed, the city carries out various nature and environmental studies and monitoring in accordance with the established monitoring programs. The results are announced on the city's website, among other things.
Environmental awareness is also conveyed by providing material supporting environmental education and by cooperating with local actors, among other things Neat Riksu work and Riihimäki's Fair Trade support group through.
The climate is changing and biodiversity is dwindling at record speed. Housing, movement, food and the consumption of goods and services are the biggest contributors to an individual's carbon footprint. Each of our actions matter. We can build a sustainable future by choosing responsibly.
Sustainable living has been promoted in Riihimäki for a long time. The last is the Ekoarki work form, which is followed by the KERI network.
The KERI network met on August 12.8. At the meeting, we heard about the KERI project, thought about sustainable choices, and brainstormed what kind of activities that support a sustainable lifestyle are needed in our hometown.
Read more about the KERI network and join our network here.
In the Sustainable Riihimäki or KERI newsletter, you can find information on interesting current environmental responsibility topics and upcoming events, as well as tips for a more responsible everyday life! The newsletter appears 3-4 times a year and is distributed to subscribers by email and updated on this page. You can order the newsletter on the city's website from the newsletter page.
Sometemppa asked what kind of ecologically sustainable gifts the people of Riihmäki would like to give or receive. Tips came from a total of 22 makeup artists. What would one of the following sound like?
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We surveyed the sustainable services used and desired by the people of Riihimäki with the Reveal Sustainable Service survey from January 30 to April 30, 2020. A total of 75 respondents made their voices heard.
Riihimäki's best-known individual sustainable services were the library, recycling center and flea markets. Various recreation services, such as nature trails, parks and campfire sites, were mentioned the most in terms of numbers. In addition, the people of Riihämäki said that they want to use repair services, such as shoemakers.
The survey revealed that Riihimäki is expected to have more lending activities, such as lending clothes, tools, exercise and camping equipment. There were also many suggestions for sustainable movement, including city bikes, which were already made available to city dwellers. Respondents also wished for courses and training on sustainable living and environmental responsibility.
Acting Director of Environment
Vitality
Management of the environmental protection area of responsibility, development projects, monitoring of the state of the environment, new environmental permits, water protection and nature conservation matters (environmental permits and registrations for industry and waste management, environmental protection regulations, nature trails, Siisti Riksu)
Environmental expert
Vitality
Coordination of the city's environmental system work, reporting and environmental training, circular economy and resource wisdom work, stakeholder cooperation and environmental communication
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