Our everyday waste

Waste amounts to approx. 3% of the greenhouse gas emissions from Finland. Each one of us may affect the amount of waste and the generated emissions by making daily choices. What we buy and throw away matters!

Preventing waste generation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in waste management is a subproject of the Julia 2030 project. The aim was to develop tools which cities, inhabitants, companies and waste management professionals may use to calculate greenhouse gas emissions from waste management. In addition a waste amount prediction model for waste management professionals has been.

Konsta - Household waste calculator

The Konsta calculator allows for estimating the effect of waste amounts on the environment. By using Konsta, households may calculate the greenhouse gas emissions generated by their waste and their different handling methods, and compare them to information from other households.