Thinking about everyday food and shopping choices can save money and natural resources. Below, you will find ways to more responsible and climate-friendly consumption.

Food consumption

Food that is produced unnecessarily burdens the environment. Food waste generated at home alone costs every Finn around 125 euros a year. The amount of food thrown away can be reduced with planning.

Tipd for reducing food waste:

• Plan grocery shopping in advance and make a shopping list.
• Distinguish the difference between "best before" and "use by" labels. Food can still be edible after the "best before" date.
• Try to prepare the right amount of food and use it as soon as possible after preparation.
• Make use of leftover food by making new food from it.
• Store food products properly to prevent spoilage.

Consumption and recycling of products

The aim of circular economy is to keep goods and materials in use for as long as possible. This also makes it possible to reuse materials. 

Circular economy means

• Material efficiency, such as minimizing the use of raw materials in all stages of production
• Extending the life of products
• Increasing recycling
• Consuming services instead of products
• Borrowing, sharing and repairing

Circular economy services on the map

In the map service of the City of Lappeenranta, you can find:

• local lending, rental and repair services,
• flea markets,
• recycling points,
• selling opportunities and
• sustainable mobility options.

In the upper left corner of the Lappeenranta map service, you can view information by clicking on "Select what information is shown on the map". Circular economy services can be found in the "Rent, repair and recycle" section.

The services are classified into four main categories

• Rent and loan
• Repair and maintain
• Buy used and refurbished
• Sell, donate and recycle