{"id":11424,"date":"2020-10-05t16:24:37","date_gmt":"2020-10-05t16:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dpetrov.2create.studio\/planet\/wordpress\/the-subtle-and-systemic-changes-that-make-life-in-copenhagen-more-sustainable\/"},"modified":"2023-05-15t18:58:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15t18:58:57","slug":"moving-to-copenhagen-a-fresh-perspective-on-sustainability-in-cities-or-subtle-and-systemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/story\/moving-to-copenhagen-a-fresh-perspective-on-sustainability-in-cities-or-subtle-and-systemic\/","title":{"rendered":"the subtle and systemic changes that make life in copenhagen more sustainable"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

a few weeks ago, i moved to copenhagen, denmark. although i am half danish, and have spent plenty of time here growing up, the culture and lifestyle habits surrounding sustainability differ greatly from what\u2019s familiar\u2014shifting my mindset and forcing me to re-evaluate my own sustainability practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

i consider myself a rather environmentally conscious 20-year-old: i eat plant-based, contemplate my clothing sources, despise single use-plastic, bring reusable bags and bottles\u2014i even tried the whole zero waste thing. despite my efforts, living sustainably as a student in rapidly changing, business-centric cities like new york and washington, d.c., has been more than challenging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

moving to copenhagen has made me realize that instead of constantly evaluating my personal habits, perhaps i should be more critical of the systems which ultimately shape society\u2019s collective impact because real improvements will only transpire when we collectively take action.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

in 2020 denmark was ranked as the most sustainable country<\/a> by experts from yale and columbia universities, according to the 2020 environmental performance index (epi).<\/a> reasons for this high ranking include denmark\u2019s reduction of co2 emission by more than half since 1996<\/a>, and that 47% of electricity was sourced from wind power in 2019.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

furthermore, as identified by the united nations, these high ratings likely correlate to the fact that denmark is a front runner in other aspects of sustainable development. the danish government provides citizens with universal health care and education, there is high gender equality, a generous social safety net, personal freedom, and more.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

these high rankings are also largely thanks to the shared philosophies of sustainability and minimalism which are upheld in the home, and beyond. this collective mindset is often neglected when discussing global sustainability methods, but i believe it should be emphasized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

to find out more, i decided to talk with other students who have also recently moved here, to see what they\u2019ve noticed living in copenhagen and whether these differences have impacted them too. these conversations have left me with a freshly optimistic outlook on how sustainability within cities can not only improve the health of our planet but also improve people\u2019s mindsets and happiness overall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

i\u2019ve come to think that perhaps we are looking too far into the unknown for solutions to our biggest climate challenges. rather than waiting around for another ambiguous statement from our world leaders, or some unidentified technological solution, let\u2019s examine the cities who have already implemented tangible and effective sustainable systems into daily life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

it all started with a mirror. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

this recent incident with my father perfectly illustrates the first major difference i noticed when moving to denmark: the absence of online shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

my dad needed to acquire a full-length mirror. after days of careful window shopping around town, he finally picked one out online and reserved it for same-day pickup. as my dad insisted that everything was transportable via the holy bike lane, he and i cycled out to the store and purchased the mirror. realizing that it was indeed far too large and heavy to cycle with, even for a full-blooded determined dane like my father, we resorted to balancing the mirror on one of the bike pedals and walking it all the way home, fighting the wind as we went. yes, this entire fiasco could have (and would have) been avoided in new york city with the ease of a click on amazon prime. but, this would have also come with an environmental cost, going against danish values of minimalism\u2014as well as the notion that everything is possible on a bicycle.<\/p>\n\n\n

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it feels strange that purchases do not involve the corporate monstrosity that everyone in the united states hates and loves all at the same time: amazon. online shopping here is virtually unheard of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

some people may do it occasionally, but the presence of amazon and its associated delivery services are nothing like what i am used to. another university student who moved to copenhagen from london six weeks ago, calum kendal, 21, has noticed stark differences in online shopping here too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cif you want to use amazon you have to go through the u.k. or germany, so it\u2019s much less accessible, certainly to me,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

furthermore, things you would normally order online are often accessible in shops only a bike ride away.<\/p>\n\n\n

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when calum searches for items online, he\u2019s found that they are available within biking distance of his apartment. this allows him to pick goods up conveniently and sustainably, rather than having them delivered via amazon as he did in london. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

minji suh, a 22-year-old from montreal, canada, who moved to copenhagen in january, says she noticed the collective support for local products and an emphasis on minimalism right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cpeople are willing to pay a little more because they want to support their community,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

overall, minji feels that in copenhagen the mindset of having and spending less is celebrated, so that when you do purchase an item, it is one of high quality and necessity. <\/p>\n\n\n

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minji is passionate about sustainable fashion, incorporating predominantly second-hand and homemade clothing into her wardrobe. she explained to me how the attitude around clothing in denmark has inspired her to think more consciously, and creatively, about her clothing purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201ca lot of danish people i\u2019ve met have this very minimalist mindset, where it\u2019s not about having as much or showing off, but it\u2019s about being comfortable and presentable,\u201d minji said.<\/p>\n\n\n

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minji explained to me that the societal differences of life in copenhagen versus in north america contributed to the amount of clothing she felt was needed to fit in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cback home i lived such a fast-paced life, it felt like i had to have a big wardrobe, with lots of different options, to fit all my parts. so, unfortunately, as a student you gravitate to fast fashion,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cthere is also more pressure to assert your personality through clothing in the states,\u201d minji continued. \u201cbut coming here, and seeing people be so mindful about how they dress and how they consume, made me think that i don\u2019t actually need to buy all these things so quickly. i know now that i can live a happy life just having a select amount of clothes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

this shift towards minimal, yet quality items did not just manifest in her clothing choices, either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cit translated into other things too, like me wanting to own a nice set of kitchenware\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

i too, have recognized this emphasis on owning quality material things, and its effect on me has certainly been positive. danish design is popular all over the world for its simplicity, durability, and usefulness. minji therefore justifies purchasing a few expensive items that will last her years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201ci know that if i take care of it, it will last me way longer than scrappy ikea stuff. already i see the changes it has had on me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

another friend of mine, christina hermanson, 19, who is originally from samoa, has been living in copenhagen for the past two years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cwe have four trash cans,\u201d she begins. \u201cthere\u2019s one for trash, the second is divided into two\u2014half for hard plastic, half for aluminum\u2014 then there\u2019s the biodegradable bin, and the last bin goes to cardboard boxes.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

when christina was living in samoa and new zealand, she only had two: one for trash and one for compost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cif you had a compost bin in new zealand people would comment and say, like, \u2018oh you really are one of those people, so environmentally friendly,’\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

the miniature size of trash bags in copenhagen also took me (pleasantly) by surprise. forget your mammoth 13-gallon glad bags; here, the average trash bag is barely bigger than a supermarket plastic bag. this subtle difference makes so much sense. not only does a smaller size insinuate less waste, but people are no doubt more conscious with their waste, having to maximize the space in their trash cans. on my second day in copenhagen, my dad was quick to criticize me for \u201cwastefully\u201d throwing out my trash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cyou need to fold it really small, otherwise it takes up too much space in the bin,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

the differences in trash disposal goes beyond the physical act of sorting, however. there is an additional shift in people\u2019s attitude toward trash too\u2014that we have a collective responsibility to do our part. if you fall short, you feel poorly, because everyone else is doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cthere is more shame in not properly throwing trash away here. and it\u2019s just normal\u2014you don\u2019t even question it,\u201d christina said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

i do feel my actions subtly changing because of this collective attitude of responsibility. i would never, ever, spit my gum out on the street here, for example. whereas in new york city, or d.c., i probably would without guilt, simply because it is so normalized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

christina could relate to this feeling, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201ci actually just experienced that last week,\u201d she said. \u201ci had a half a drink left and i threw it in the trash can and my danish friend was like, \u2018why didn\u2019t you just leave it on the bench? someone would have just come along to recycle it for pant.\u2019\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

it is evident that every individual in copenhagen holds great responsibility for their personal environmental footprint, and also, that people feel as though they have a joint responsibility to contribute to larger sustainability measures, such as the recycling system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

christina works in a sushi restaurant, and notices how even people who aren\u2019t dining come in to ask for a tray to properly dispose of their cigarettes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cit\u2019s also a standard thing with cigarette butts,\u201d she said. \u201cin other cities i\u2019ve been you just leave them about, but here, even working in a restaurant, people come in to ask for a cigarette tray.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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the \u2018pant\u2019 recycling system, which successfully recycles over 50 million bottles and cans every year<\/a>, is another widespread eco-friendly approach found in denmark. this was the first noticeable difference that came to calum\u2019s mind when i picked his brain about sustainability in copenhagen. <\/p>\n\n\n

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the system is based on a small deposit being paid on every bottle when it’s purchased, which you then get back when you return the bottle to a \u2018pant\u2019 machine, which are located at most supermarkets. danes return an average of 3.8 million bottles and cans daily<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n

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something else slightly different about living in copenhagen is the way natural light is used as a replacement to electricity. alex groth, 22, has lived in copenhagen for six months since graduating from university college london. one difference we can both agree on is the sparing use of bright lights in homes. instead, people rely on sunlight and candles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cthe architecture here is a lot more about having natural light\u2014we barely have lights on in the summer because it\u2019s just so bright,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n

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in contrast to the 24\/7 fluorescently lit cities of new york and london, danes often disregards the use of lights completely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201chalf the time when i come home at night, my house is only lit with candles,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

maybe it was because i grew up mostly in big, bright cities that made this shift especially obvious to me. the popularity of adjustable lights was a subtle way i observed that likely contributes to the fact the danes consume far less energy per person<\/a> when compared to the other nordic countries (sweden, norway, iceland, and finland). this practice holds true even during the winter months, and when it is dark at night, according to alex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cmost houses i know use adjustable lighting, and even at night we never put it up all the way,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n

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a contributing factor to utilizing natural light whenever possible is that the price of electricity in denmark, as of march 2020, was the third-highest <\/a>in the world. to avoid staggering prices, many households adopt led lights, which are up to 80% more energy-efficient, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

all this is not to say that denmark is perfect, and that american ways of living and consumption are inherently bad. only that in many cases, we can do better, and we should be trying harder to. as i discussed with minji, it\u2019s difficult to directly compare the sustainability practices of two vastly different places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

while the wealth of denmark certainly aids in its ability to run these operations smoothly, the sustainable lifestyle is one that\u2019s firmly chosen by the individuals and local communities. alex, who has grown up with family in denmark, tells me how local communities in denmark have far more influence over people\u2019s actions than the government. at the end of the day, it really comes down to the decisions of individual families, neighborhoods, and communities. this gives me hope that with a shift in mindset and responsibility, these kinds of changes are possible elsewhere, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

the key to creating sustainable cities isn\u2019t extreme\u2014we don\u2019t all need to go zero-waste. as young and adaptable people, we can set an example through subtle and collective changes. if we all take the time to sort our trash, recycle our bottles, if we chose to dim our lights and only purchase long-lasting items when necessary, we will mutually reap the benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n

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