Entrepreneurs collaborate to shape SusTool methodology and enhance user experience
On March 15th, volunteer entrepreneurs gathered for the second time in Tallinn for a shared space to validate the Sustool methodology. Under the guidance of service designer Dan Mikkin, groups mapped out user expectations and needs arising from the journey of ESG...
Join the GlassCircle survey: Shaping the future of glass fibers
The Valmiera region municipality of Latvia warmly invites you to participate in a pivotal survey designed to gather insights into the glass fiber industry. This survey is one of component of the “Research of the Full-Cycle Circular Economy in the Glass Fiber Industry”...
Making change together: Results and reflections from the Lakes Connect Project
Recently, our project partner, the Siauliai Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Crafts, organized a meeting attended by the Mayor and other officials of the Telsiai District Municipality. During this event, we shared the results of the Lakes Connect project....
Preliminary survey reveals tough conditions for fish populations in Lake Velnezers
What can we learn about Lake Velnezers from the first fish survey? Lower than expected fish catch during the first fish survey at Lake Velnezers Last autumn, over 80 community members gathered at Lake Velnezers to witness a scientific fish survey, an...
The Double-Edged Sword of Plastic Recycling
On the 18th of March, established in 2018 with the aim of promoting the benefits of recycling – namely, the recovery of resources from waste. This ecological holiday not only aims to increase awareness of the importance of recycling but also to encourage reflection on...
How Plastic Additives Affect Your Health
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 @ Luleå
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...
Back to School Campaign
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...