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...
Bascil project partners gear up for tourist season 2024
Once again, partners in the Bascil project gathered for a joint workshop to share their experiences and present the progress of the project. This time, Finnish partners XAMK and Lomalaidun welcomed all to the Saimaa region in eastern Finland. Saimaa is...
The Resilient Spirit of Refugee Women in Norway
The Resilient Spirit of Refugee Women in Norway Integration and Entrepreneurship In the heart of Norway, a remarkable story of resilience and determination is unfolding as refugee women, mainly from Ukraine, cope with the challenges of starting their lives over again....
I do believe in the power of Interreg!
IB.SH 18 March 2024 I do believe in the power of Interreg! Interview by Anna Gałyga Blagoveska Riiser, the European Commission representative at the Programme’s Monitoring Committee, shares her thoughts on how she perceives the value and unique features of the...
How unsustainable construction and renovation practices can affect the Baltic Sea
Pollution from wastewater: сonstruction and renovation often result in increased run-off of sediment, debris and pollutants (diesel and oil; paint, solvents, cleaners and other harmful chemicals) into nearby water bodies, including rivers and streams that flow into...
Final conference held and a lot learned in the process!
On March 5th the Blue Green Bio Lab partners held an online final conference. More than 30 participants joined to learn about the results and main take aways in the project. We also discussed the challenges and opportunities for local authorities in initiating...