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Designs for a Cooler Planet: Main exhibition, Dipoli Gallery

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Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition presents a wide selection of experimental, climate-friendly products and individual choices that you make today.
Nanocellulose bicycle Photo: Eeva Suorlahti
Some of the carbon fiber reinforced plastics could be potentially replaced by nanocellulose, a natural and renewable alternative. Design: Tiina Härkäsalmi, Tuomas Pärnänen & Kim-Niklas Antin Photo: Eeva Suorlahti

When

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Where

Dipoli
Otakaari 24

Event language(s)

English

In 2030, our global carbon emissions must be reduced by 50% compared with today’s levels. Approximately 72% of CO2 emissions are related to the lifestyle choices of individuals, so we can begin by changing what we eat, how we live and how we move.

The '1.5 Degrees Lifestyles'study was conducted by an international consortium of researchers who examined 30 choices that anyone can make today to reduce emissions. What will your contribution be?

The exhibition presents climate-friendly, experimental products that you might find around your home in the near future, offers environmental options  you can make in your life as an individual and a game that helps you determine the size and specifics of your carbon footprint. What do we imagine our homes to look like in the coming decade if we choose to prioritise items and appliances which are aesthetically appealing, reusable and recyclable, non-toxic and long-lasting? A wide variety of product prototypes for future homes present an idea of what biomaterial research can achieve. Nanocellulose materials are flexible and safe to produce and use, and they could even replace plastic components used in interiors and textiles.

You can also take a look at the stories that capture how young adults experience climate change, produced by three Aalto University, Visual Communication Design students.

Have a visit in today’s future.
 

Opening hours: Mon-Thu 8-20, Fri 8-18, Sat 10.30-16, Sun closed

Working group: 1.5 Degree Lifestyles research: Michael Lettenmeier, Visual identity: Babi Brasileiro . Exhibition design: Dayong Song, Curator: Enni Äijälä, Communication: Tiina Toivola, (all Aalto University)

Contact: [email protected]

Bowl Design Tapani Vuorinen
This bowl is made of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) and flax. Design: Professor Tapani Vuorinen Photo: Eeva Suorlahti
Moulded foams Design: Tiina Hakarasalmi
These 3D foam-formed pulp structures could be used as interior acoustic elements. Design: Tiina Härkäsalmi Photo: Eeva Suorlahti
Korvaa-projektissa valmistetuissa kuulokkeissa on käytetty biosynteettisiä materiaaleja.
The world's first microbe-grown headset. Image: Aivan.
Ioncell bowtie Photo: Eeva Suorlahti
MIrri bowtie is a test how well Ioncell fibre behaves as a woven textile. Design: Eveliina Netti, Photo: Eeva Suorlahti
Foldable Flip scoot designed by Jukka Jokinen
Scoots could reduce moving around by car. Foldable Flip scoot designed by Jukka Jokinen
Design: Sushant Passi
Evol is testing the material features of cellulose and natural rubber (latex) and experiments its product possibilities as a handbag. Design: Sushant Passi, Photo: Eeva Suorlahti
Camping stool made of nanocellulose and Ioncell
camping stool made of nanocellulose and Ioncell. The prototype is testing the material features of nanocellulose when formed in shape. Design: Tiina Härkäsalmi Photo: Eeva Suorlahti
ioncell coat design: Anna-Mari Leppisaari
How would a coat made out of Ioncell material feel and look like? Design: Anna-Mari Leppisaari, Photo: Eeva Suorlahti
ACT – What to eat and drink to reduce your carbon footprint. Graphics: Babi Brasileiro, Research: Michael Lettenmeier
ACT – Where and how to live to reduce your carbon footprint. Graphics: Babi Brasileiro, Research: Michael Lettenmeier
ACT – How to move to reduce your carbon footprint. Graphics: Babi Brasileiro, Research: Michael Lettenmeier

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