SUSTAIN
Waste Sorting Awareness for International Students
Helping international youth master recycling and build a greener community in Helsinki
Community Members Engaged
Waste Sorting Skills for Sustainable Living
SUSTAIN is a youth‑led initiative improving environmental awareness among international students in Finland. The project focuses on practical waste‑sorting skills to support sustainable living and community integration. Through workshops and real‑life learning activities, participants adopt responsible environmental habits. Join this project and become part of a greener future in the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Improve knowledge of Finland’s recycling and sorting systems
Share simple sorting guides and organise visits to recycling facilities.
Encourage sustainable lifestyles aligned with EU and national goals
Promote “reduce, reuse, recycle” habits through hands‑on workshops.
Strengthen inclusion and community participation
Facilitate team‑based activities and local events that bring people together.
Empower young participants to become peer educators
Encourage volunteers to lead sessions and share waste‑sorting knowledge within their own networks.
Build Sustainable Habits
SUSTAIN helps international youth and newcomers in Finland master waste sorting and make sustainable living part of everyday life. Through fun workshops, visits to recycling centres and community events, participants learn how to recycle correctly, reduce waste and feel more connected to their community. Everyone is welcome, and all activities are free.
200+ Community Members Engaged –
including international students and newcomers in the Helsinki region
Dozens of Workshops & Tours
hands‑on sessions, recycling centre visits and digital tools that make waste sorting easy
Growing Eco‑Habits
participants report adopting more sustainable practices at home and in their communities
SUSTAIN Highlights in Pictures
Our waste sorting workshops and community events write participants learning to recycle, visiting sorting centres and connecting with others.
Help build a greener community with United Vision
As a volunteer you’ll assist with waste‑sorting workshops and community events that empower international students and newcomers to adopt sustainable habits. Fill out the form below to join our team and make a positive impact in the Helsinki region.
