#EcoHelsinki2017

Finland, the country known for its pure nature and thousands of lakes, is hosting the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in 2017 – on the 100th anniversary of Finland. So that both Finnish and international guests can enjoy our clean environment also in the future, we have improved environmental responsibility in the event through a project we named #EcoHelsinki2017.

Big events always have an impact on the environment. While organizing the event, we have focused especially on material efficiency and the recycling of waste.

From a consumerist viewpoint, events and the immaterial experiences they give us are better for the environment and climate change than buying material goods. Let’s enjoy the competition event from this point of view, too.

Through small actions, every visitor can decrease the environmental load of the event.

Our tips for a more environmentally responsible experience in the event:

ARRIVE AT THE ARENA EASILY BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT, BY RIDESHARING OR BY USING MUSCLE POWER

• Hartwall Arena is easily reached by train: both local and long distance trains stop at Pasila, right next to Hartwall Arena. There are signs at Pasila station showing the way to Hartwall Arena.
• Public transport routes and timetables within the capital city area can be found here: www.reittiopas.fi, www.hsl.fi/reitit-ja-aikataulut
• Train timetables: www.vr.fi
• Ridesharing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kimppakyyti/?fref=ts
• Gather a group of friends and/or family for sharing a ride and come together

You can always come to this sport event by using muscle power, for example by walking or cycling, which also improves your physical condition. Using muscle power even for a part of the journey is a good option.

AVOID SINGLE-USE PRODUCTS AND CHOOSE LONG-LASTING AND GOOD QUALITY ITEMS

Choose long-lasting, multiple-use items to buy: for example, buy the Worlds 2017 water bottle and fill it with Helsinki’s clean and good-tasting tap water. Remember it is not allowed to bring your own water bottles in the Arena.

RECYCLE YOUR WASTE AT THE ARENA AND OTHER EVENT AREAS

• Our recycling points at the Arena are marked with green flower logos
• Worlds 2017 hotel Scandic has their own environmental management system, follow their instructions at the accommodation: http://www.scandichotelsgroup.com/en/sustainability/
  

ENJOY THE SPORTS EVENT AND THE EXPERIENCES IT OFFERS ALONG WITH OTHER PEOPLE

• Enjoy the atmosphere and share joy to others too
• You can buy your friends or loved ones a ticket to the competition and share the experience with them