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In Tallinn, a total of around 250,000 disposed medical masks and respirators have been collected in five months in mask collection bins and then diverted for reprocessing. “We have seen in all locations of the collection bins that people eagerly dispose of face masks in the collection bins and that the bins do not contain… Continue reading Tallinn has recycled a quarter of a million face masks

Tallinn is creating a unique city centre engagement centre to facilitate the participation of citizens in the process of shaping the city. The participation hub will host discussion events and exhibitions introducing urban space solutions by Tallinn’s urban planners, architects, strategists and other city officials whose daily work relies on engaging the public. The hub… Continue reading Tallinn to launch a unique participation hub in the city centre

The penultimate week of November is European Week for Waste Reduction. Among other environmentally friendly activities, this week in Tallinn you can recycle your unwanted but well-kept items. For convenient recycling, the Uuskasutuskeskus (Recycling Centre) van will be making collection rounds around the city from 22 to 27 November, stopping in Kristine, Kesklinn, Pelgulinn, Haabersti,… Continue reading Waste Reduction Week provides convenient ways to recycle

A delegation from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is in Tallinn this week to prepare a report on Tallinn’s transition to a circular economy. The delegation met with representatives from different sectors, both ministries and agencies, and on Friday Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart met with the OECD representatives. Photo: Ain Saarna The OECD… Continue reading OECD experts assess Tallinn’s transition to circular economy

At the EUROCITIES Annual Conference “The Power of Cities – Transforming Society” held in Leipzig on 5 November, Tallinn was re-elected to the organisation’s 12-member board for the second time. “Tallinn has previously had the honour of having a say in the development of Europe’s most influential cities – we were also on the board… Continue reading Tallinn elected to the EUROCITIES board

The monthly podcast for the English-speaking Tallinners „Tallinn Talks“, providing news, insights and information about life in Tallinn to residents who have moved here from abroad, is out with 5th episode. The latest episode of “Tallinn Talks” is now available on Spotify, Soundcloud and Youtube. In this episode, Katerina Chantzi, the organiser of Climathon Tallinn 2021, introduces the global… Continue reading The 5th episode of Tallinn Talks touches upon Climathon and local election outcomes

People’s awareness on environmental issues expands with every year and with it an interest in sorting household waste. Thus, it is important to reiterate the principles for sorting waste in order to keep our environment clean and to promote waste recycling and reusing. “In Tallinn, approximately 230,000 tons of waste is generated per year, with… Continue reading Sorting waste helps preserve nature and save resources

Until the beginning of December, a new public transport vehicle with two bellows will be tested on Tallinn trolleybus lines, which can run as a trolley in the city centre, but can also disconnect its poles from the overhead wires if necessary and run on battery power like an electric bus. The Trollino 24 MetroStyle,… Continue reading A new articulated public transport vehicle to be tested in Tallinn

GreenEST Summit brings together public and private sector experts, Greentech companies and investors from all over Europe to discuss how to address the inevitable green revolution! The main topics this year will be: RAW MATERIALS – The foundation of sustainable future GREEN BUSINESS MODELS & INVESTORS – Profit vs planet as a win-win situation BIOECENOMY – The innovation… Continue reading The largest greentech event in the region GreenEST Summit October 27-28, 2021

During the last two weekends of October, residents of Tallinn can once again give away hazardous waste free of charge. On October 23, hazardous waste are collected in Kesklinn and Lasnamäe, on October 24 in Kristiine and Põhja-Tallin, on October 30 in Pirita and Mustamäe, and on October 31 in Haabersti and Nõmme. “In terms… Continue reading In October, Tallinn accepts hazardous waste free of charge

Tallinn launched a campaign “Dust Kills”, which calls on drivers to prefer all-season tires in winter conditions and thus contribute to a cleaner living environment for themselves and their children. According to Deputy Mayor Kalle Klandorf, many countries have recognised the need to limit the use of studded tires due to their harmful influence on… Continue reading The “Dust Kills” campaign calls drivers to prefer all-season tires

The City of Tallinn, the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival aka PÖFF, and Tallinn Film Wonderland have reached an agreement that a green area dedicated to the film festival will be established next to the future studio complex Tallinn Film Wonderland. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, PÖFF has taken on to create a public… Continue reading Tallinn to receive a PÖFF Film Festival Park