EMPEREST stakeholder event in Finland: Future prospects of wastewater treatment
The event consisted of a seminar and a study visit and it was organized in Turku on 10 June 2025 by the Lead Partner Union of the Baltic Cities Sustainable Cities Commission, in collaboration with the local host Turku Region Wastewater Treatment Plant. The event was...
Roadmap shows the way for energy transition in the Baltic Sea region
For the past three years, partners in the Energy Equilibrium project have been developing a new digital tool for local energy modelling. They now present a roadmap for how municipalities and regions in the Baltic Sea region can transition to sustainable energy...
Access for All: Reimagining Coastal Accessibility in the Baltic Sea Region
Access for All: Reimagining Coastal Accessibility in the Baltic Sea Region Coastal areas are among the most valued and visited spaces. They offer opportunities for recreation, livelihoods, biodiversity, cultural expression, and well-being. However, accessibility to...
Expanding Awareness and Opportunities in Water Reuse: Insights from the Sustainable Water Solutions Survey
Three targeted surveys were developed to assess awareness, identify barriers, and explore opportunities across different target groups: Exploring Water Reuse Awareness and Barriers in Local Public Authorities Survey on Water Reuse Opportunities for SMEs in...
Problem-Solvers & Everyday Innovators- These founders don’t just build — they fix.
From healthcare to mobility to resilience, these startups are solving real-world challenges with empathy, insight, and bold ideas. 🔹 MonsterShack (Germany) – Helping kids with eczema through gamified AR skincare routines. 🔹 Cab-on AB (Sweden) – Protective covers for...
Plastic Escape Game Brings Playful Learning to Bergedorf’s Easter Week
As part of BALTIPLAST, the team behind Plastic-Free City (KuBuS e.V.) brought an engaging and educational activity to the Bergedorf district of Hamburg: an interactive escape game designed to raise awareness around single-use plastic consumption and inspire...
Piloting the self-assessment platform ESG Tool across four countries
In May, 30 companies across Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Lithuania participated in a piloting program to test the upcoming ESG self-assessment platform ESG Tool, set to launch in fall of 2025. The pilot involved 9 companies from Estonia, 4 from Finland, 8 from...
The story about Toksika Hackathon: Accelerated Remediation of Contaminated Soils
Research meets business to tackle petroleum-contaminated soil remediation Sunrise Tech Park, in cooperation with Lithuanian hazardous waste management company Toksika, organized the Toksika Hackathon to develop innovative solutions for the bioremediation of...