Across Europe, many multi-apartment buildings are aging and energy-inefficient, leaving residents with high energy bills, reduced comfort, and in some cases, safety risks. Despite the clear need, renovation rates remain low, and navigating the complex, multi-step...
Throughout the process, all candidate cities have shown deep commitment to identifying local challenges and exploring how to address them using local resources, culture and creativity. Guided by mentors and experts from the growing Cultural Pearls Network, they have...
Despite the global occurrence of PFAS that poses a threat to human and environmental health, there is still a knowledge gap, even among water experts. To effectively address the PFAS problem and successfully implement the EMPEREST solutions, stakeholders must first be...
The revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (rUWWTD) sets new and more stringent measures to safeguard the environment and public health, including the implementation of the quaternary treatment. By 2045, all wastewater treatment plants over 150 000 PE must adopt...
Due to their high mobility and persistence in the environment, PFAS compounds accumulate in water bodies, soil, plants, and air, posing a growing threat to public health and the environment. Despite widespread contamination cases across the EU and globally, PFAS are...
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From May 2025 to early summer 2026, PhD student Rauno Künnapuu is studying the Nuutri River catchment to better understand its dynamics and flood risks. The research analyses changes in river gradients, rainfall responses, and how land use affects water...
SmartAging x GT4T (Greentech4Transformation) Hackathon has wrapped up and we have a winner! 🏆 After a weekend filled with hard work, teams presented their innovative ideas and prototypes aimed at improving the daily lives of older adults. The day began with a practice...
Article written by: Viktorija Neshkovska Draganov Nestled in the rolling hills of Poland’s Świętokrzyskie region, the small family business Kompostella is proving that sustainable living can thrive without large-scale expansion. A proud participant in the eRural...
The REDIRECT Partners met for a conference in Helsinki on October 29th – 30th 2025. During our stay, we visited Hawkhill, which is about an hour’s drive from Helsinki. Hawkhill is a family-owned cottage resort in the middle of a national park, with eight cottages...
