The Baltic: A New Mediterranean?
Imagine the Baltic Sea, once a cool, northern body of water, transformed into a warmer, Mediterranean-like destination. But rising sea levels, increased storm activity, and warmer waters are all potential consequences of climate change. These changes could...
Empowering the Future of Sustainable Practices by Creating a Digital Tool!
The purpose of the tool is to assist its users in adaptation to circular economy principles as well as to set a platform to network with each other. The digital tool can be accessed here: makertech.com. To make the registration progress easier, video tutorials have...
Hot of the presses – “It´s a gas” the ultimate project pod cast
How is the biogas market evolving in the Baltic Sea Region? While waiting for the Biogas Market Roadmap report – listen in on our brand new pod cast! Our pod cast “It’s a gas” recorded in the pod studio at Umeå city library on August 28 2024....
Green Hydrogen Perspectives in Switzerland and the International Hydrogen Marketplace
Presenting Axpo, Luca Cuderman explained, that the company is fully owned by the cantons and cantonal utilities of northeastern Switzerland. It operates in over 30 countries and 40 markets, with 110 years of experience, an adjusted EBIT of 2.689 MCHF, around...
A Model Primary School for Sustainable Food Practices
Situated at the Gdańsk periphery, on Sobieszewo Island, Primary School No. 88 has become a beacon of excellence in managing food practices, turning everyday school lunches into opportunities for learning, sustainability, and community building. With 163 students in...
Lithuanian Companies Take Steps Toward Reducing Single-Use Plastics
Depending on the company’s size and purpose, the types and amounts of single-use plastics consumed varied. The results of these inventories revealed a substantial reliance on single-use plastic items, particularly in food packaging, disposable cups, and plastic...
How Plastic Pollution and Climate Change Are Connected: Why We Need to Act Now
The Overlooked Climate Impact of Plastics Plastics are not just litter that pollutes our landscapes and oceans; they are a significant contributor to climate change. From production to disposal, the plastic lifecycle is a continuous source of greenhouse gas (GHG)...
Drones Take Flight in Battle Against Beach Nuisance
Canada geese and white-cheeked geese are a recurring problem on Stockholm’s beaches. The spillage from the geese risks contaminating the water, which means that several bathing areas have been temporarily closed. After a successful pilot last summer, the City...