/en/listing/159381/feed Article listing en /en/creative-sustainability/regenerative-textile-garden Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:36:52 +0000 Sushmita Charlu 1365096 at /en This student-led initiative at the Aalto Test Site cultivates fibre and dye plants for natural textile crafts while restoring the garden ecosystem through regenerative practices. Textile Garden in the early Summer /en/creative-sustainability/crust-x-cs-alumni-talks Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:54:51 +0000 Kamilla Grämer 1346106 at /en Three Creative Sustainability students share their insights on an Alumni Event organised by the student association Crust. They discuss the importance of alumni engagement with current students as a way of showcasing possible future workflows, while alleviating stress about post-graduation uncertainty. Image showing the Alumni panelists /en/creative-sustainability/creative-sustainability-graduation-show-2025 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:01:53 +0000 Kamilla Grämer 1342078 at /en At this year's Arts Grad Show, held at the beginning of the academic year, visitors were captivated by the innovative works of 2025 graduates from the Creative Sustainability program. This annual showcase is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, the School of Business, and the School of Chemical Engineering, all united in their commitment to addressing today's pressing sustainability challenges such as climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and socio-ecological disturbances. Photograph from the CS Grad Show /en/people/100-words-on-acts-of-inclusion Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:46:38 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1338512 at /en In this story series Aaltonians share concrete examples of how they promote equality, diversity and inclusion in their work – and inspire you to participate! Text '100 words' in white on a vibrant gradient background of pink, blue, green, yellow, and orange. /en/sustainability-action-booster/building-a-biogas-digester-turning-food-waste-into-cooking-gas-and-fertiliser Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:42:26 +0000 Anna Pitkäniemi 1318516 at /en #project #circular_economy #prototype Four people are carrying a large plastic container across a grassy area near brick buildings on a sunny day. /en/sustainability-action-booster/bee-involved-making-beekeeping-on-campus-more-accessible Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:05:37 +0000 Basant Khattab 1318518 at /en #project #sustainability_events #sustainable_communities_and_networks Be(e) Involved makes campus beekeeping more accessible through new hives, shared tools, and hands-on student participation. Three beekeepers in beige protective suits inspecting a hive on a paved surface. /en/sustainability-action-booster/beecrafts-diy-workshop-for-skills-and-community-building Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:31:12 +0000 Basant Khattab 1318515 at /en #project #sustainability_events #sustainable_materials #sustainable_communities_and_networks DIY workshop using Test-Site honey & wax to craft, connect, and grow the campus beekeeping community. A group of people gathered around a table pouring liquid into small cups, engaging in what seems to be a candlemaking activity. /en/sustainability-action-booster/unlocking-opportunities-in-sustainability Wed, 21 May 2025 12:12:48 +0000 Basant Khattab 1315633 at /en #project #green_skills #jobs_accelerator An action-oriented experiment aimed at creating a green career accelerator for youth in Finland, involving the testing of multiple hypotheses and the implementation of interventions. Three people sitting on chairs indoors, holding papers and chatting. People in background are seated in groups. /en/sustainability-action-booster/amplifying-the-voices-of-women Tue, 20 May 2025 12:14:07 +0000 Basant Khattab 1315442 at /en #project #workshop #sustainable_communities_and_networks A student-led public speaking program empowering women and non-binary individuals through coaching, storytelling, and community support to boost confidence and visibility in entrepreneurship. A person wearing pink trousers and a pink jacket standing outdoors. Text overlay: Amplifying Female Voices Coaching. /en/sustainability-action-booster/siipisauna-grand-opening-improvements Tue, 20 May 2025 10:10:24 +0000 Basant Khattab 1315436 at /en #project #sustainability_events #sustainable_communities_and_networks A fun, open doors grand opening event to inaugurate the sauna to the Aalto community aiming to get the community involved with the project, as well as celebrating the opening of a new, innovative sauna design. Four people stand by a floating sauna on a sunny day near the shore. The sea and distant land are visible in the background. /en/sustainability-action-booster/test-site-solar-system-lecture-workshop Fri, 16 May 2025 12:48:31 +0000 Basant Khattab 1314659 at /en #project #sustainability_events #conserving_energy Student-led solar project transforming Test-Site into a self-sufficient space through circular design, community collaboration, and energy awareness. A wooden structure with solar panels and transparent sections, set against a clear blue sky and tall leafless trees. /en/sustainability-action-booster/aalto-global-impact-connecting-the-aalto-and-menengai-communities Mon, 05 May 2025 07:09:11 +0000 Jasmin Järvinen 1312763 at /en #project #workshop #sustainable_communities_and_networks Sustainable beekeeping project bridging communities in Kenya and Finland through local knowledge, design, and collaboration. Illustration of beekeepers in Kenya and Finland with bees flying above honey containers. Text reads 'Beekeeping from Kenya ɫɫ��'. /en/creative-sustainability/why-do-we-need-to-learn-how-to-repair-again-introducing-broken-ii-a-new-repair-course Sun, 20 Apr 2025 20:12:21 +0000 Meri-Tuuli Moilanen 1310552 at /en This blog post introduces the new Aalto course called Broken II, where students get to learn repair skills. The post was written by Creative Sustainability alumna and current Ph.D. student Goeun Park, the Co-teacher of Broken II. Students fixing a phone during the course Broken 2. /en/creative-sustainability/introducing-cs-students-sustainability-initiatives-aalto-foodsharing Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:10:50 +0000 Meri-Tuuli Moilanen 1305910 at /en Aalto Foodsharing is a grassroots community focused on saving and sharing food otherwise going to waste. The initiative was started in the spring of 2024 and has saved thousands of kilos of food waste. In addition to running a community fridge, the Foodsharing team organizes various events and practices advocacy around the topic. In this post, Ronja Tammenpää, one of the founders, tells us more about the inspiring and impactful community. Aalto foodsharing team posing for a group photo at Design Factory's kitchen. /en/news/from-classroom-to-career-insights-from-coid-alumni-annaliine-tolonen-and-betsy-korhonen Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:16:36 +0000 Bhairavi Balasubramanian 1305025 at /en CoID holds an extensive network of professionals across various industries, many of whom have made significant strides in their respective fields. This year, we decided to embark on a mission to reconnect with our alumni—individuals who have successfully transitioned from CoID students to accomplished professionals and know more about their experiences and this transition journey. A group of people gathered in a modern indoor setting, attentively listening to a panel discussion. Two guest speakers are seated in front of the audience, engaged in conversation. A large screen behind them displays a digital fireplace, creating a warm atmosphere. The attendees sit on chairs arranged in a semi-circle, actively participating in the discussion. /en/creative-sustainability/introducing-cs-students-sustainability-initiatives-smoothies-movies Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:25:59 +0000 Meri-Tuuli Moilanen 1302816 at /en Smoothies & Movies film screenings were started in the spring of 2023 by CS student Andrzej Tarasiuk. The sustainability-focused movie nights have since gathered a wide audience and included a discussion of sustainability themes in each film. This post opens up Andrzej’s initiative’s background, impact, and future. Students attending a Smoothies & Movies film screening in Space 21. The host it setting up the movie. /en/school-of-chemical-engineering/esa-arola-works-to-solve-the-circular-economy-challenges-of-plastics-chemical-engineering-is Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:11:00 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1299597 at /en Esa Arola ended up studying chemical engineering because his friend recommended it. The hands-on studies led him to solve plastics’ circular economy challenges as a research engineer. Siniseen huppariin pukeutunut henkilö istuu jakkaralla kirkkaiden valojen alla. Näkyvissä pystybannereita ja epäselvä tausta. /en/creative-sustainability/introducing-cs-students-sustainability-initiatives-sustainability-game-nights Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:59:24 +0000 Meri-Tuuli Moilanen 1291611 at /en In 2024, CS Design student Beste Polatkal started hosting Sustainability Game Nights, where participants could learn about sustainability through board games, card games, and role-playing games. In this post, Beste explains her motivation behind the project and offers tips to those considering starting a sustainability initiative. Students at a sustainability game night in Space 21. /en/creative-sustainability/field-kitchen-tastelab Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:09:49 +0000 Meri-Tuuli Moilanen 1291536 at /en TasteLAB is a field kitchen where Aalto students can gather, cook, and connect through food culture. This kitchen also processes produce from the Test Site. Creative Sustainability students Adela Navratilova, Tianyi Yu, and Paul Wong founded the project. Test Site project introduction image. /en/creative-sustainability/solar-oven-low-tech Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:06:34 +0000 Meri-Tuuli Moilanen 1291531 at /en This solar oven project, launched by Angelina, was the first initiative from the low-tech team, focusing on sustainable and simple technology. Test Site project introduction image.