Beach greenery to be transformed into valuable design resource

During the European Green Capital year, algae construction workshops will be held in Tallinn on 26 and 27 August at the Kopli 93 reparation house, introducing the diverse potential uses of various common Estonian algae. The event teaches participants where to find local algae, how to harvest it and how to transform it into bioplastics… Continue reading Beach greenery to be transformed into valuable design resource

Tallinn invites you to participate in the garden design competition “City and nature hand in hand”

In the year of the European Green Capital, Tallinn wants to pay special attention to nature and especially in the urban space. In relation to environmental protection, the aspect of beauty is no longer the only important aspect in garden design, but also the increase of biodiversity and sustainability. Inspired by this, the garden design… Continue reading Tallinn invites you to participate in the garden design competition “City and nature hand in hand”

In November, leaders of green technology from around the world will gather in Tallinn

In addition to being the European green capital, Tallinn will also be the capital of green technology of the world in November 13-17. The most innovative ideas from Europe, Asia and the United States will be hosted within the framework of the international technology event NEXPO Tallinn. “The European Green Capital Year gave us the… Continue reading In November, leaders of green technology from around the world will gather in Tallinn

The Tallinn city government adopted the rules for organizing an environmentally friendly event

The Tallinn city government adopted the rules for organizing an environmentally friendly event. The guide contains requirements and recommendations for organizing environmentally friendly events, which are useful for leaders in various fields when making sustainable choices – organizers of cultural and sports events as well as conferences and tourism events. According to the mayor of… Continue reading The Tallinn city government adopted the rules for organizing an environmentally friendly event

Get the first glimpse of Tallinn’s Town Hall square pop up park

Tallinn – European Green Capital 2023 will create a pop-up park on the Town Hall square for the summer months, which will offer City residents and guests a versatile leisure space. Architect Ann Kristiin Entson and landscape designer Hannes Aava of Tallinn Strategy Center have completed the sketch of the park. “In the European Green… Continue reading Get the first glimpse of Tallinn’s Town Hall square pop up park

The “Green Tracks” installation competition brings environmentally friendly urban space art to Linnahall

Tallinn announces an installation competition as part of the “Green Tracks” project, the aim of which is to enliven the seaside with urban space art in the year of the green capital. Concept designs of site-specific, environmentally friendly art or architectural objects are expected for the installation competition. The main idea of the seaside spatial… Continue reading The “Green Tracks” installation competition brings environmentally friendly urban space art to Linnahall

Tallinn promotes separate collection of bio-waste

From 1 June, all properties, irrespective of their purpose or the number of apartments, will have to start collecting their bio-waste separately. From tomorrow, 15 March, in addition to single-family houses, semi-detached houses, terraced houses and houses with up to two apartments and houses with 3 to 9 apartments can also apply for free bio-waste… Continue reading Tallinn promotes separate collection of bio-waste