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Sunny view from Keilaniemi Espoo.

Mix wood fibres and spider silk and you get a rival for plastic — innovation by Aalto University and VTT

Aalto University and VTT created a unique bio-based material that outperforms most of today's synthetic and natural materials.

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Laguuni water sports oasis sets fresh example of Espoo’s innovative spirit

Laguuni is no ordinary water sports centre. Located amongst some of the biggest Finnish companies in a beautiful natural environment, it shares the same innovative spirit and passion as the innovators around it.

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One of the most sustainable conference cities in the Nordics (GDS-Index)

The Global Destination Sustainability Index measures, benchmarks and improves the sustainability strategy and performance of meetings, events and business tourism destinations.

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VTT is re-thinking the recycling of polystyrene in Europe

VTT is re-thinking the state of polystyrene production, consumption and recycling. The aim is to offer a technically and economically feasible solution to recycling polystyrene waste in Europe.

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Introducing Sensible 4 — interview with Harri Santamala, CEO

Sensible 4 is the developer of the world's first all-weather self-driving technology. Harri Santamala talks about the Espoo-based startup's story so far.

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Sensible 4's self-driving technology is the future of sustainable urban mobility

Sensible 4 renews sustainable urban mobility with the world's first all-weather self-driving technology. The Espoo-based autonomous vehicle technology startup is expanding to Asia and Europe.

Haltia Lake Lodge opens next door to Finnish Nature Center Haltia

A hotel committed to sustainability, environmental friendliness and nature activities is opening in Nuuksio, next to Finnish Nature Center Haltia. The new hotel incorporates close encounters with nature and peaceful rest.

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Finns trust other people the most in Europe

Finns' trust in other people is the highest in Europe according to the European Commission.

Aerial view of Nuuksio National Park in autumn

A leading city in UN sustainable development goals

Espoo is a forerunner in the UN sustainable development goals — Espoo to reach the UN SDGs by 2025.

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Espoo aims to be the most innovative and sustainable tourism area in the Nordics

Visit Espoo's new Sustainable Tourism Roadmap 2021-2030 outlines the concrete measures for the coming years towards a bold vision to be the most sustainable tourism area in the Nordic region, where tourism belongs to everyone and services are equally accessible to all visitors.

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Espoo is selected among the capitals of innovation in Europe

Finnish city is among six winners of the European Commission’s European Capital of Innovation (iCapital) Award 2019 for using innovation to improve citizens' lives.

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One of the most intelligent communities in the world

Espoo was selected as Intelligent Community of the Year 2018 by the Intelligent Community Forum.

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