The BALTIPLAST project is transforming how cities across the Baltic Sea region approach single-use plastics (SUPs) through the municipality-level strategic and legal frameworks developed in the project, which set clear targets, practical actions, and pathways towards...
People spend most of their lives indoors, yet indoor dust analyses from Baltic cities show that construction materials release hazardous substances such as PFAS, plasticisers, and chlorinated paraffins into indoor air and the environment. Stormwater also washes...
Policy brief highlights how tox-free, circular, and climate-friendly construction can be achieved through stronger EU-level action. Key recommendations include full chemical transparency, an EU-wide product database, and mandatory digital logbooks to track materials...
On November 14th, during Games Ground Berlin, approximately 20 participants gathered for a round table discussion focused on creating a mentoring environment tailored for marginalized groups within the gaming industry, specifically women and non-binary developers. The...
Klaipėda: From Catch to CanThe visit began at project partner Baltijos Konservai, where RoundGoby partners toured the fish canning facility and explored the full production process. The tour included tasting a diverse range of products, including smoked sprat, salmon,...
This two-day event marked an important step in the ongoing efforts of the consortium to promote circular approaches for achieving energy independence in businesses and local communities across the Baltic Sea region. The first day began with a warm welcome and...
In Västervik, a coastal town of around 36,000 inhabitants at the southern end of the Swedish archipelago, people are rethinking water management. They are doing so with an instrument that appears quite unspectacular at first glance: retention ponds. As...
The reports are still partly incomplete, as some of the pilots are still ongoing. They will be updated next spring, particularly with regard to monitoring and maintenance. Happy reading!
Can you tell us about yourself and what you do, your background? I hold a degree in industrial engineering and management from Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology. Over my career, I’ve spent 18 years in the private sector in industries such as dairy, sugar,...
On Wednesday, November 12, a seminar on the use of reusable tableware and waste sorting at public events was held with the participation of representatives of municipalities from surrounding regions, entrepreneurs, and specialists. A presentation was held on the...
