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Planetary Practices #3 - Processing Nettle Into Fiber Workshop

Nettle is well known for its sting, but did you know its also been a source for textile fiber for thousands of years?
We'll explore how to harvest, process, and extract fiber from nettles together! No prior experience needed.
A workshop flyer for processing nettle into fibre. Shows nettle tools and organisational logos in green.

What to bring? 
If you have gardening gloves, feel free to bring them! Otherwise we also have some at TestSite.
And don’t forget to wear long sleeves for protection!

Spaces are limited, please sign up here (https://lu.ma/ai6zndhq)!
The Event is open to all and will be held in English. 
We thank Sustainability Action Booster for funding this event!

What: Planetary Practices #3 - Processing Nettle into Fiber Workshop
When: 07.07. – 5pm
Location: TestSite (Ossinlampi Pond, near A-Grid)

Read more about the project and how you can create something similar with the help of the Sustainability Action Booster!

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Planetary Practices Workshops

This student-led initiative creates space for Aalto University students to share their practical,
creative, and sustainability-focused skills through hands-on workshops open to the
entire community.

Sustainability Action Booster
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Sustainability Action Booster

Sustainability Action Booster grant is on a mission to empower students to unleash their creative ideas and implement their own sustainability actions. Whether you have a small project idea or a wild vision for sustainability - apply funding from us!

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