Helsinki trains seagulls as rubbish collectors
Could seagulls provide a solution to Helsinki’s litter problem? Join Head of Environmental Affairs Esa Nikunen to see how seagulls are being trained to pick up litter!
Pick up litter and enter a competition!
Take a picture of your action against littering and share it on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #RoskatonHelsinki. We will be raffling 10 Museum Cards every month between 1 May and 31 July.
Did you know…
Cigarette butts are the most common form of litter in the world. Their decomposition can take up to 10 years, during which they break down into tiny microplastics that will remain in the environment. More than 3 billion cigarette butts end up in nature in Finland every year.
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