Joremita Ona Urmonaitė
She is a Kaunas Municipality Investment Environment Project Manager at Kaunas IN, working with the city’s growing investment development and helping strengthen Kaunas as an attractive place for business, innovation, and new opportunities.
Her current work is closely connected to ALEX Kaunas Innovation Park — a project creating significant value for the city and offering strong R&D investment potential for investors looking to establish themselves in the heart of Kaunas.
She describes herself as an idealist who wants to contribute to making her country and city a better place to live.
How does a greener world begin?
A greener city, country, continent, or even the whole world begins with our individual choices. Every person can make a difference through small daily actions. When we think about the way we live, travel, buy things, and use resources, we start to understand how our personal choices can help protect the environment.
What everyday choices can help us live more sustainably?
We can start by asking ourselves simple questions: How do I move around? Do I travel by car, or do I choose public transport? Could I ride a bicycle or walk instead? We can also think about what we drink our coffee from and choose reusable cups or bottles. Another important choice is what we wear and how we dress, because clothing also has an impact on the environment.
How can young people become more involved in sustainability?
Young people can become more involved by joining initiatives, organizations, and communities that care about the environment. For example, they can take part in events like The Youth Sustainability Festival. Such festivals help young people learn more about sustainability, healthy living, and better quality of life. They also encourage young people to pay attention to the environment we live in and inspire them to make positive changes in their everyday lives.
What tip could you give to a young person who would like to be more sustainable?
I would suggest starting with small steps. A young person does not need to change everything at once. They can begin with simple actions, such as using less plastic, saving water and electricity, recycling, walking more, or choosing public transport. When we start with small steps, our natural curiosity begins to grow, and we become more interested in finding new ways to live sustainably.