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Fleece jacket

Fingerless gloves, wool

comfortable, you won’t get any work done when you’re at the mercy of the outdoors,” explains Tuomas. YOU SHOULD BE WARM ,BUT NOT SWEATY Cycling is Tuomas’ favourite way to get about at work and in his free time. “I don’t want to give up cycling, as it’s by far the easiest way to get from A to B in Helsinki. In winter, I usually use Rusk ovilla’s merino wool shirt when cycling. I was given the shirt as a Christmas present in 2011 and I still frequently use it. It keeps me warm, but doesn’t make me sweat too much,” says Tuomas of his first Ruskovilla product. He has also found other Ruskovilla favourites over the last 10 years. “I’ve found that Ruskovilla’s fingerless gloves are the best for birdwatching in spring. They keep my hands warm, but I can still take notes. In winter, I wear Rusk ovilla’s silk wool long underpants under neath my jeans. They are thin enough that I don’t sweat even if I wear them indoors at the office. The wool fleece jacket is great almost all year round, he adds, listing his favourites. 

CHOICES AFFECT THE WELLBEING OF URBAN NATURE The biologist believes that our choices matter. “As consumers we should all review our choices regularly. For example, some times it can be very difficult to ascertain a plastic fibre product’s environmental impact over its entire life cycle: where did the plastic come from and where will it ultimately end up? Personally, I value Finnish products and producers, plus durability; once I’ve bought a piece of clothing, I want it to last a long time,” Tuomas explains his criteria. He also keeps everyday choices in mind when thinking about Helsinki’s nature. “Even very small actions can have a big influence on the state of our city’s nature. Sustainable consumer choices are extremely important, but so is how we move around in nature. Local nature sites in Helsinki already see high annu al visitor numbers. We should all strive to avoid damaging flora in particular whenever we spend time outdoors,” says Tuomas.

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