{"id":14272,"date":"2018-03-25T22:32:38","date_gmt":"2018-03-25T22:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/event\/umhverfishatid-norraena-husinu\/"},"modified":"2018-04-08T12:23:59","modified_gmt":"2018-04-08T12:23:59","slug":"umhverfishatid-norraena-husinu","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/event\/umhverfishatid-norraena-husinu\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Festival at The Nordic House"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Get inspiration for a greener home at the Nordic House on 7th-8th April!<\/h3>\n<p>On 7th-8th April, he Nordic House will host a family-friendly festival, where guests can get good ideas, inspiration and advice for a greener everyday. We combine education and entertainment by organizing family-friendly events, talks, movie screenings, workshops, and presentations of local companies, as well as by hosting a mini eco-market. During the festival, there will be a unique opportunity to hear the renowned Danish activist Selina Juul talk about food waste and sustainability at The Nordic House and on Livestream (in English). <strong>Entrance is free of charge. Explore the programme and events in English below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"ls_embed_1522937184\" data-src=\"https:\/\/livestream.com\/accounts\/14889744\/events\/8144807\/player?width=640&amp;height=360&amp;enableInfoAndActivity=true&amp;defaultDrawer=&amp;autoPlay=true&amp;mute=false\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"> <\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\" data-embed_id=\"ls_embed_1522937184\" src=\"https:\/\/livestream.com\/assets\/plugins\/referrer_tracking.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Preliminary program:<\/h3>\n<p><b>Activities for children and families<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Landvernd<\/b><b> Environmental School<\/b><b> (<\/b><b>I<\/b><b>celandic Environment <\/b><b>Assoc<\/b><b>iation<\/b><b>)<\/b>, Sunday at 13.00-14.00 and 14.00-15.00. Language: Icelandic<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visit to Grandmother Nature in the Greenhouse<\/b><b>.<\/b> Planting and good tips for children&#8217;s own garden. Saturday and Sunday at 13.00-16.00. Language: Icelandic<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Textile Workshop &#8220;Make Your Own Creature&#8221;<\/b><b>.<\/b> Fun creative workshop for children and accompanying adults where materials from Icelandic textile and clothing companies will be used. Register <a href=\"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/event\/workshop-make-creature-environmental-festival\/\">here<\/a> or at the house if there are places available. Saturday at 14.00-16.00. <strong>The main language is Icelandic, but the workshop is open to everyone.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Spring Cleaning<\/b><b> at<\/b> <b>Vatnsm\u00fdrin<\/b><b>. <\/b>Fuglavernd (BirdLife Iceland) invites guests to contribute to a good cause of cleaning the bird oasis of Vatnsm\u00fdrin while having fun outside in the fresh air. Saturday at 13.00-17.00<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">. <strong>Everybody is welcome.<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Other events<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>How do we reduce food waste?<\/b><b> \/ Talk<\/b>: Selina Juul from Stop Food Waste (Stop Spild af Mad) and Klaus B. Pedersen from Too Good To Go, both winners of the Nordic Council Environment Prize, will hold talks on Saturday at 16.00-17.00. Mingling and food tasting after the event. <strong>Language: English\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>S\u00fark\u00e1l<\/b> <b>fyrir<\/b> <b>s\u00e6lkera<\/b><b> (Sauerkraut as Gourmet Food<\/b><b>)<\/b><b>:<\/b> Dagn\u00fd Hermannsd\u00f3ttir introduces guests to the new and the old ways to ferment vegetables. Sunday at 13.00-14.00. Language: Icelandic<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Crash Course in Compost:<\/b> Gar\u00f0yrkjuf\u00e9lag \u00cdslands (Horticultural Society of Iceland) teaches how to make compost and how it can be used in both the kitchen and the garden. Sunday at 14.00-15.00. Language: Icelandic \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>All-Icelandic Pizza<\/b><b>:\u00a0 food <\/b><b>talk and tasting<\/b><b>. <\/b>Sveinn Kjartansson, TV personality known for cooking shows and the restaurant Aalto Bistro, and Eveline B\u00fcnter from Flatb\u00f6kusamsteypan (The Pizza Collective) discuss why pizza is a perfectly versatile dish where almost any product can be used. Rakel Gar\u00f0arsd\u00f3ttir serves Toast Ale \u2013 Icelandic beer made of leftover bread. Sunday at 15.00-17.00. <strong>Language: English and Icelandic\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Movie s<\/b><b>creenings<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story. <\/b>An award-winning documentary on food waste. <a href=\"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/event\/just-eat-food-waste-movie-umhverfishatidin\/\">Friday (6<span data-fontsize=\"12\">th<\/span> of April)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/event\/just-eat-food-waste-story-umhverfishatidin\/\">Sunday (8th of April)<\/a> at 18.00. <strong>Language: English. <\/strong>More about the movie: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodwastemovie.com\/\">http:\/\/www.foodwastemovie.com<\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flatb\u00f6kusamsteypan<\/b><b> (The Pizza Collective)<\/b><b>. <\/b>Short documentary about the amazing Icelandic food project\u00a0Flatb\u00f6kusamsteypan. Screened non-stop on Saturday and Sunday, 13.00-17.00. <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><strong>Language: English<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Informational <\/b><b>booths and <\/b><b>pop-up retail stands<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Arctic Barley<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Fuglavernd<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Gardyrkjuf\u00e9lag \u00cdslands (Horticultural Society of Iceland)<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"14\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Graenviska.is<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"15\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u00cd bo\u00f0i n\u00e1tt\u00farunnar<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Klaran.is<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"17\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Landvernd (Icelandic Environment Association)<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"18\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Lj\u00f3tu kart\u00f6flurnar (Ugly Potatoes)<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"19\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Matis<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"20\" data-aria-level=\"1\">mena.is<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"21\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Mistur.is<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"22\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Sorpa<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"23\" data-aria-level=\"1\">S\u00fark\u00e1l fyrir s\u00e6lkera<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"24\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Ugly<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"25\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Umhverfisstofnun (The Environment Agency in Iceland)<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Food Design<\/b><b>: Exhibition by design students from Iceland Academy of the Arts<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Exhibition focusing on food, food-related experiences, food design, conscious use of food products and innovation. Original, beautiful, and thought-provoking exhibition by young and promising product designers.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sewing Workshop<\/b><b>: Make Your Own Shopping Tote<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Kvenf\u00e9lagasamband \u00cdslands (Women&#8217;s Association of Iceland) opens a sewing basis at the Nordic House. Bring any leftover fabrics, tablecloths or curtains that deserve a new life and make your own shopping or vegetable bag. If you can&#8217;t bring your own fabric or don&#8217;t want to use the handmade bag yourself, worry not \u2013 sharing is caring!<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For more information contact: <a href=\"mailto:Kristini@nordichouse.is\">Kristini@nordichouse.is<\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Photo: Flatb\u00f6kusamsteypan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get inspiration for a greener home at the Nordic House on 7th-8th April! On 7th-8th April, he Nordic House will host a family-friendly festival, where guests can get good ideas, inspiration and advice for a greener everyday. 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