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...
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OUTPUT: Strategies and technological means for minimising organic micropollutant emissions from WWTPs
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...
OUTPUT: PFAS risk assessment tool for cities
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...
Together We Grow – Liveability Talks Livestream this Thursday
Tune in here: Facebook: https://fb.me/e/6hDT7oUgz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/dilelolQemA?si=MbMTcBZfT_wwBSME Be part of our Talks – join us online! The Liveability Talks are conversations on how architecture, landscape, and activism come together to...
Science meets practice: Student and research engagement in Estonia
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 Hackathon Day 2— Towards real solutions with creativity!
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...
Kompostella Case Study: Testing a Methodology for e-Bio-Business Launching
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...
Hawkhill – An example of regenerative tourism
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...
Game Thinking Meets AI: Exploring Game Incubation Opportunities in Skellefteå
In mid-February 2025, Skellefteå Science City and Arctic Game hosted the BSG Go AI-enhanced workshop, bringing together key regional actors to explore how Game Thinking and Artificial Intelligence can drive innovation and collaboration. Participants included...











