By organising the workshop at Tampere University, we aim to promote sustainable development and global responsibility in a number of ways:
- Tampere University’s City Centre Campus is located conveniently within walking distance from the railway and bus stations, most hotels and social event venues. The university’s other campuses are easily reached by public transportation.
- At the university campuses, accessibility is ensured by various means (e.g. ramps, elevators, automatic doors, accessible toilets, induction loops).
- We ensure that all communication and information is accessible for all workshop participants.
- We favour local suppliers and partners (hotels, venues, catering operators) that have obtained a certificate in sustainability.
- We do not request for disposable tableware and dishes for catering.
- We prioritise vegetarian or vegan menus and locally produced catering options.
- As Finnish tap water is clean and safe to drink, we do not use or distribute bottled water.
- We keep all workshop materials to minimum and distribute giveaways (pens, notepads and the like) only to those who need them.
- We reuse name-badge holders and provide a drop-off point for them.
- We avoid using any decorations that create unnecessary waste.
- Recycling is done efficiently at Tampere University campuses and it is also made clear to visitors.