My Effect
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In My Effect blog Aalto University's researchers discuss the problems they are passionate about to solve with their work.
Blog posts
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Why can’t companies and governments meet sustainability goals – and what can be done?
Antiquated business models and ambiguous policies hinder efforts towards sustainable development.
![Aika stage at the Suomi Areena event in Pori in 2017.](/sites/g/files/flghsv241/files/styles/1_48w_48h_d/public/2021-11/Aalto_University_Stora_Enso_Aika-lava_SuomiAreenalla_2017_by_Vesa_Loikas_06_Original.jpg?h=25b0645d&itok=Xx1D0BZX)
Advancing climate actions in the places we live: Designing cities to store carbon
Simple changes in urban planning can reduce carbon emissions and increase carbon storage, offering tools to help meet emissions targets.
![Prototypes from the FlowerMatter project](/sites/g/files/flghsv241/files/styles/1_48w_48h_d/public/2021-11/FlowerMatter_IrenePurasachit_Bio-Foam_Studio-5.jpg?h=3bf43047&itok=R7yr1pd1)
Delivering the practical solutions needed to adapt to climate impacts – Bio-based materials could move us beyond plastic
By processing lignin, cellulose, and other plant matter into new bio-materials, research is opening paths to sustainable alternatives.
![Salad growing in the wooden greenhouse developed by Pasi Herranen from Aalto University](/sites/g/files/flghsv241/files/styles/1_48w_48h_d/public/2021-11/Aalto_University_CHEM_VIS-research-greenhouse_26-5-2021_photo_Mikko_Raskinen_025.jpg?h=ac778ff2&itok=mAzRlXAt)
We could feed ten billion people – research offers paths past the climate crisis
Carbon emissions often dominate discussions about our environment, but feeding our growing population creates broader environmental problems
![With new solution-based recycling processes, more raw materials can be recovered from batteries. In the picture, a red cobalt salt and a blue-green nickel salt have been obtained from a battery cell. Photo: Valeria Azovskaya / Aalto University.](/sites/g/files/flghsv241/files/styles/1_48w_48h_d/public/2021-10/Battery%20recycling%20mamangement_%20Aalto%20BatCircle%20project_DSC_6596_photo%20Valeria%20Azovskaya_Original%20%282%29.jpg?h=41f55a5b&itok=OOAF4yx3)
Accelerating the global energy transition: Clean energy demands socially just policies
Policy, technology, and practice must be aligned to accomplish the shift to clean energy, say Aalto's experts.
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Sanna Syri: The energy industry needs a wide variety of expertise to combat the climate change
For me, training the future experts in sustainable energy systems is the most important way to have an impact.
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Joni Tammi: Mustat aukot - avaruuden ikuiset mysteerit
Mustat aukot ovat siinä mielessä kiitollisia tutkimuskohteita, että niistä ei ehkä koskaan pystytä tietämään kaikkea.
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Engineering science makes ships lighter and more environmentally friendly
With innovative structures and materials, we can reduce cruise ship’s hull weight by 20%.
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Ari-Matti Erjansola: A niin kuin Aalto – mielikuvia Aalto-yliopiston logosta
Mitä ajattelemme, kun näemme meille tärkeän yrityksen tai yhteisön logon? Entä mitä tapahtuu, kun tuo symboli yllättäen muuttuu?
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Ewald Kibler: Starting a business at a mature age can make individuals better off
Late-career transitions to entrepreneurship can improve ‘older’ people’s quality of life.
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Ivan Vujaklija: Bionic technologies can be the key to greater personal independence
Promoting health technology allows us to increase inclusiveness for people with reduced mobility.
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Emma-Riikka Myllymäki: Why company reporting needs to be excellent
By producing high-quality reports on their business and sustainability impacts, companies build trust and aid stakeholder decision-making.