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  Every summer, coastal towns around the Baltic Sea welcome thousands of visitors. While tourism brings important economic benefits, it also places heavy seasonal pressure on local wastewater systems - many of which were originally designed for much smaller...

Explore where PFAS are hidden in everyday life A simple and engaging game, "Spot the PFAS" helps players identify common PFAS sources, discuss essential vs. non-essential uses, and discover safer alternatives. This game is perfect for workshops with municipalities,...

  LMBF is a Working Group of the International Organisation for Biological Control (IOBC), which promotes environmentally safe methods of pest and disease control in plant protection. She is a member of the West Palaearctic Regional Section (WPRS) of IOBC. The...

The City of Gävle, Sweden, is contributing by testing two pilot activities focused on digital solutions. Through a digital cycling campaign and the use of a mobile application to collect mobility data, the city aims to gain new insights into commuting behavior and...

  In simple terms, the process starts with extracting DNA from plant samples collected in the field. This DNA is then amplified and labelled using a two-step PCR method, and finally sequenced using a Nanopore Mk1D device. The protocol is designed to be practical,...

Hazardous substances that are widely marketed and used inevitably find their way into the Baltic Sea, where they become pollutants. Even chemicals that are not toxic in their original form can break down or transform into harmful micropollutants. Examples include...

Project background The HybReDe project explores how virtual assistants can support hybrid rehabilitation in a safe, practical, and user-friendly way. The project brings together partners from four countries to develop and evaluate digital solutions that can support...

For many micro-SMEs, internationalisation appears to be a logical next step once a company has achieved stability in its domestic market. Yet in practice, many firms postpone or abandon the idea of expanding abroad. Interestingly, this hesitation is not always driven...

In March 2026, project partners visited two locations in Riga that are actively advancing circular economy practices at the community level. The visits provided valuable insights into how local initiatives can foster sustainability, resource efficiency, and community...

  The meeting marked an important milestone in advancing circular economy practices and strengthening energy independence for businesses and local communities across the Baltic Sea Region. Practical Insights: Energy Production in Zemgale One of the highlights of...