Norah Marielle Kildal Granås: 6 Environmental Concerns in Harstad
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Environmentally Conscious “Russ”: Tips for a Sustainable Celebration
As the “Russ” season approaches, a growing number of students are seeking ways to celebrate while minimizing their environmental impact. Nature adn Youth, a Norwegian environmental association, reports increased interest in sustainable practices during this conventional graduation celebration.
Agnes Granli Lægreid, a central board member of Nature and Youth, told NRK that they are seeing “an increase in the number who wont to think more sustainably during the Russian era.”
Nature and Youth offers a registration form for students who want to identify as “environmental Russ,” even though Lægreid notes that registration numbers haven’t significantly increased. However, she emphasizes that more students are contacting the organization seeking advice on environmentally friendly celebrations.
“Those we talk to want to spend less money and think more about the environment,” Lægreid said.
“I Choose to Call Myself That”
Norah Marielle Kildal Granås, 18, from Harstad, isn’t surprised by the growing interest in sustainable ”Russ” celebrations. “You don’t have to sign up or call yourself environmental to make more conscious choices, but I choose to call myself it,” she said.
Granås decided to embrace the “environmental Russ” identity in 2022,reflecting on her desired “Russ” experience. “It’s about having an environmental perspective – even during the Russian era,” she explained.
Here are Granås’ tips for a more environmentally conscious “Russ” celebration:
Focus on Achievable Actions
“It can be overwhelming to change your lifestyle, especially when overconsumption is so fashionable,” Granås said.She advises focusing on one area for improvement, acknowledging that “climate fear” can arise from feeling overwhelmed. “That’s why more people give up. but if there is only one thing you can improve, do it!” Examples include recycling bottles after parties.
Opt for Biking
For those without bus access, taxis can be tempting. Granås suggests biking as an environmentally friendly alternative,providing both exercise and free transportation.
Plan Ahead for Used Options
Granås notes that large companies with monopolies on “Russ” essentials can make sustainable choices challenging. However, with planning, alternatives exist. She recommends seeking used “russ” equipment like dresses, hats, and parkas, believing many purchase excessively. Recycling sites frequently enough offer discounted items just before may.
DIY creations
Granås’ top tip is to create your own “Russ” gear. She sewed her own dress using a pattern from fæbrik.no. “This is how I have managed to save both the environment and my wallet,” she said, noting she’s spent only a few hundred on her “Russ” celebration so far. She decorated her suit with denim scraps, canvas leftovers, and inherited stickers from the 80s.
“It also becomes much more original,” she added.
Clean Up After Outdoor Parties
Many “Russ” gatherings occur outdoors. granås suggests helping clean up afterward. “Then you don’t have to be littered where others travel, and you may get some extra mortgage,” she said, also recommending reusable cups and bottles to minimize waste.
Choose Trains Over Flights
For travel, Granås recommends trains over flights when possible. “You save large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions, and trains are also much more cozy, and you get to see so much of Norway.”
“the most important thing is that you find your thing. Something you can do to be a little more conscious during these two weeks,” she concluded.