Sustainability
Events considering ecological, social and and economic sustainability
We do our best to organize our events in an environmentally, socially, and economically responsible manner. By participating in our events, you also support sports and physical activity in Kainuu, as the proceeds are used for the development of sports and physical activity in our region.
Ecocompass certificate as a guarantee of responsibility
Our events hold the EcoCompass certificate, meaning that we strive to organize the event in a way that minimizes the environmental impact. Thank you for being part of making our events environmentally friendly!
Here´s how we hope you will act:
– Dispose of waste properly and sort it correctly. Littering in nature is strictly prohibited!
– At the event, all generated waste is sorted so that materials can be recycled. We assist you in sorting; feel free to ask for help.
– Mark your energy packages (gel pouches, etc.) and other food wrappers with your name and/or participant number in a waterproof manner. Gel pouches and food wrappers can be left only in designated littering areas marked by the organizers. We hold prize drawings for product prizes among the owners of marked and correctly sorted waste!
– For Vuokatti Hiihto and training sessions, we hope you choose fluorine-free ski wax products. Did you know that fluorine-containing ski waxes are hazardous waste and can pose a special danger or harm to health and the environment? Waste generated from fluorinated ski waxes requires special handling, so please take your fluorine-containing hazardous waste to your local hazardous waste collection point if you use them at the event. Hazardous waste should not be left at the event site.
– Choose for carpooling and public transportation when coming to the event. If you can share a ride with a friend, you immediately save the carbon dioxide emissions produced by one car. Also, join the Endurance Kainuu carpooling Facebook group, where you can both search for and offer rides!
– Choose healthy and climate-friendly vegetarian food. Vegetarian food is always available at the events. Did you know that the carbon footprint of vegetarian food is significantly lower than that of meat-based food?
– Bringing your own bottle is an environmental action! Pack your own refillable water bottle. Remember that tap water in Finland is the best in the world. By filling your own bottle, you help reduce the need for bottled water and avoid the environmental harm caused by bottled water production, transportation, and storage.