Energy efficiency by group procurement in the collaboration forum of Lappeenranta – summary of activities in 2024
In Lappeenranta, Finland, the collaboration forum for housing associations is a cost-efficient way to promote the quality of living. The forum promotes know-how and energy efficiency through deep cooperation. During 2024, the collaboration forum held six meetings....
Article on implementation of energy accumulation and storage on municipal level
The article about Implementation of Energy Accumulation and Storage Systems on Municipal Level was published in branch journal „Thermal Technology“. The article provides rather extensive overview of accumulation and storage systems available for the use in municipal...
Exploring Collaboration in Makerspaces for Circular Economy Goals
The seminar showcased results from the Interreg BSR programme “Circular Spaces” project, including a “Circular Makerspaces Training Program”, a “Digital Circular Collaboration Tool”, and real-world examples of circular practices. Živilė Paužaitė, representing...
Practical tips for using eco-friendly and furniture and decorations
Furnishing your home is an enjoyable, creative and final part of the renovation process. However, the choice of furniture and textiles does not just affect the style of the rooms – it has a significant impact on our health and the environment. Many household...
Transforming Creator Makerspace into a Circular Makerspace: A Journey Towards Sustainability
At Creator Makerspace, we have always been passionate about fostering innovation and creativity. Recently, we embarked on an exciting journey to transform our space into a circular makerspace. This shift aligns with our mission of empowering sustainable practices...
Supporting Healthcare and Social Care SMEs 🏥💙
In challenging times, healthcare and social care SMEs from the first three cohorts of our program stand at the forefront, offering innovative solutions to enhance well-being in the BSR. Highlighted companies: 🔹 Medventi GmbH (Germany): develops digital health...
The story about Stora Enso Hackathon
On December 5th and 6th, companies and research institutes from Latvia, Finland, Ukraine, Turkey, and Sweden gathered in Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences in Valmiera, Latvia and online to address Stora Enso’s challenges of sustainability and circularity....
A Year of Empowerment and Progress in 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to look back on the extraordinary work accomplished by the BSI_4Women project. Across the Baltic Sea region, countries including Lithuania, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Latvia have contributed uniquely to our shared mission...