Welcome to take part in a \u201cmini bin\u201d workshop given by Finnish environmentalist Tuula-Maria Ahonen at Reykjavik’s Nordic House!<\/p>\n
Tuula-Maria Ahonen is a journalist, social psychologist and founder of the \u201cLitter Movement\u201d that aims to inform on the impact of our tiniest actions in conserving our environment \u2013 the simple act of picking up one piece of litter a day. The Litter Movement\u2019s Finnish Facebook page is followed by 6000 people and Mrs. Ahonen\u2019s work has drawn national attention in the form of invitations to Finland\u2019s Independence Day receptions, the most prestigious year-end Finnish event, by two different Presidents!<\/p>\n
In a commemoration of the world environment day, Mrs. Ahonen will give a general overview about the history and mission of the Litter Movement, followed by a workshop in which participants decorate their own \u201cmini bins.\u201d These mini bins are tiny containers for storing small and harmful litter such as cigarette stumps, which can be put away safely while still burning.<\/p>\n
The mini bins have been lauded for their simple yet effective style and use. They have a several year use span. Mrs. Ahonen has offered them for a variety of notable Finns, such as the former Minister of Environment Ville Niinist\u00f6 (who ended up requesting bins for his own children as well!). The Litter Movement\u2019s motto is \u201cbe the change that you wish to see in the world\u201d, and we now have the perfect occasion to learn just how!<\/p>\n