Experience circular
A visit to Nihtisilta Kierrätyskeskus is an opportunity to experience reuse in practice. It is a unique, unforgettable dive straight into the very heart of circular economy. Visitors get to see how items circulate from donation to the store shelf, or get a new lease of life after a detour through our workshops. We wish to inspire and encourage everyone to think about ways to save the valuable natural recources!
Tour behind the scenes
Learning objectives of the circular economy visit
- All materials originate from nature. Reuse and reparation help save natural resources.
- Reuse Centre has an effective process for handling 10 million donated items every year, creating best possible outcome for the customer, environment and the society.
- We can all make a difference with our daily choices.
- Reuse is inspiring!
The visit is compliant with GreenComp objectives, in particular 3.2 K4, K5, S2, A2; 3.3 K3, S4, A4; 4.3 K5, S1, A5.
Plan your visit
Location: Kierrätyskeskus Nihtisilta, Kutojantie 3, Espoo
Availability: Mo-Fri during opening hours
Languages: English & Finnish
Target groups: school children, students, adult groups, educators, expert groups.
Content of the tour will be adjusted accordingly for every group by our experienced environmental educators.
Accessibility issues: There is background noise in the logistics area during daytime. When possible, we recommend you book the visit after 3 pm. Walking or standing during most of the presentation. Not suitable for groups of wheelchair or walker users due to limited space in the logistics area.
Groups of 1-20 persons (210€)
1 hour guided tour, including questions and discussion
+ we recommend you take some time to explore the shop after the tour
Groups of 20-40 persons (400€)
2h hour visit in total, including 2×30-45 minute guided tour and joint session before and after the tours. While others are with the guide, others can explore the shop. Adult supervision needed for small children.
Prices are for year 2026 and include VAT.
Interested also in sustainability education?
The tour can also be combined with a lecture or a workshop on sustainability education.
”Kierrätyskeskus has solid understanding of circular economy and sustainability solutions especially at schools, and extensive experience of teaching these subjects.”
Anni-Elina Karvonen, Project Manager, Finnish National Agency for Education
Experience circular economy in practice!
A guided tour in the largest second-hand shop in Finland and its logistics centre that handles 10 million different items each year. Buying and selling second hand things is very popular in Finland. The Reuse Centre wants to ensure a best possible use for each donated item and calculates the saved natural resources annually. Reuse Centre is also visited by many student groups annually.
Program is available in English and presented by specialist of sustainability and environmental education with over 15 years of working history in the field.
Location: Reuse Centre Nihtisilta, Kutojantie 3, Espoo