To date, it has been estimated that around 13,000 chemicals are used to produce plastic, with the most commonly used being monomers, processing aids and additives. Out of those 13,000 chemicals, only 3,200 are verified, while hazard data is missing for 6,000...
UrbanTestbeds.JR visited Luleå/Sweden at -20 degrees in February to learn from the recent future sustainable city hackathon with school children by associate partner Teknikens Hus (Science Center), plan the engagement in the cooperation between Luleå University of...
The launch event of the Back to School/Back to University 2024 campaign commenced on March 1st in Daugavpils, Latvia, drawing together a gathering of over 200 students and nearly 20 expert lesson leaders. Unlike adults who typically focus on a single area in their...
Once again, partners in the Bascil project gathered for a joint workshop to share their experiences and present the progress of the project. This time, Finnish partners XAMK and Lomalaidun welcomed all to the Saimaa region in eastern Finland. Saimaa is...
The Resilient Spirit of Refugee Women in Norway Integration and Entrepreneurship In the heart of Norway, a remarkable story of resilience and determination is unfolding as refugee women, mainly from Ukraine, cope with the challenges of starting their lives over again....
Pollution from wastewater: сonstruction and renovation often result in increased run-off of sediment, debris and pollutants (diesel and oil; paint, solvents, cleaners and other harmful chemicals) into nearby water bodies, including rivers and streams that flow into...
On March 5th the Blue Green Bio Lab partners held an online final conference. More than 30 participants joined to learn about the results and main take aways in the project. We also discussed the challenges and opportunities for local authorities in initiating...
Social prescribing is gaining momentum around the world. More and more communities and municipalities are showing interest in testing and setting up their own social prescribing programmes. Promoting health through engagement with arts and culture - or other...
Priekuļu pagasta centrā ir plaši pazīstamā Priekuļu selekcijas stacija. Kaut gadu gaitā nosaukumi mainījušies un tagad pareizi jāsaka – Agroresursu un ekonomikas institūta Priekuļu pētniecības centrs, tuvāki un tālāki kaimiņi jau vairāk nekā simts gadus saka –...
During the first week of March, Brussels welcomed to town water-related projects, experts, businesses and policy makers for the European Ocean Days. Within this event umbrella, a series of events were organized by different key actors in the field. Representatives of...
