Helsinki, Finland – A NonHazCity3 (NHC3) pilot project is helping the City of Helsinki push the boundaries of sustainable construction by updating its building material instructions to better address hazardous substances. The initiative highlights how municipalities,...
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Riga Advances Tox-Free and Circular Renovation: NonHazCity3 Pilot Shows Path Toward Healthier, Sustainable Housing
Riga, Latvia – A NonHazCity3 (NHC3) pilot project is charting new territory in sustainable urban renovation as the city works to transform a Soviet-era social apartment into a tox-free, circular, and climate-neutral living space. The initiative supports municipalities...
Holbæk Leads the Way: NonHazCity3 Pilot Demonstrates Strategic Solutions for Chemical-Safe Construction in New Kindergarten
Holbæk, Denmark – A pioneering pilot project under the NonHazCity3 (NHC3) initiative is setting new benchmarks for toxin-free construction as the municipality tested advanced chemical safety standards in the building of the new Jyderup kindergarten. The effort aims to...
Stockholm Advances Toxic-Free Housing Through Innovative Logbook System in NonHazCity3 Project
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN — As part of the NonHazCity3 initiative to reduce hazardous substances in construction and protect both the aquatic environment and human health, the City of Stockholm is showcasing a leading example of sustainable building practices through its...
Västerås Pioneers Tox-Free, Climate-Friendly Preschool in Landmark NonHazCity3 Initiative
VÄSTERÅS, SWEDEN — As part of the international NonHazCity3 project, the City of Västerås has unveiled a groundbreaking approach to reducing hazardous substances in construction, aiming to safeguard aquatic environments, protect human health, and create more...
Survey Launched on Sustainable Urban Mobility and Logistics Planning in the Baltic Sea Region
We invite local and regional authorities to share insights on sustainable urban mobility and logistics planning. BSR Urban Mobility platform project has launched a survey to define the state of the art in sustainable urban mobility and logistics planning in the Baltic...
Through employee training, Valmiera Municipality Government raises awareness on environmental management aspects
Valmiera Municipality Government continues to purposefully strengthen the integration of environmental management issues into its daily work by organizing training and thematic discussions for employees on sustainable resource use, responsible management, and specific...
Successful APRIORA stakeholder workshop in Berlin
The APRIORA team works currently with all their might on piloting activities to implement the prepared risk assessment approach in a practical tool and to teach it internally. In accordance with the European Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, the risk assessment...
“Let’s continue engaging local actors!” – WMT! final event was organised in Tampere
The final event showcased how WMT! project has created more space for discussions and engaged people to co-create local sustainability vision and concrete actions towards it. The event also provided insights on how local authorities can act as an enabler for an...
EKOnferencja 2025 (Poland)
EKOnferencja 2025 Nature-friendly tourism December 4, 2025 Arche Hotel Wrocław (Graniczna 183, Wrocław, Poland) THE IDEA BEHIND EKONFERENCJA 2025 Out of a need to act. Out of love for nature. Out of faith in people. EKOnferencja 2025 is more than just an event....











