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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
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Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
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De Click can incentivise citizens to throw their own trash responsibly but also offers incentives if you pick up someone else’s
Belgium’s national recycling company FostPlus launched a new app that aims to gamify recycling and draw attention to the problem of unrecycled litter. The app is called ‘De Click’ (The Click) and is now available around the country.
It asks users to take pictures of litter they have thrown out, preferably with a visible barcode and based on the picture, the app rewards the user with vouchers, the so-called ‘Circular Ucoins’. These can be redeemed at certain partner vendors, used for entering museums and can also be donated to certain environment protection groups like Natuurpunt.
De Click trash can, Source: City of Aalst on Facebook
The initiative sparked an anti-litter campaign in the town of Aalst, which aimed to draw attention to the massive problem in the city. During a period of three weeks, volunteers tried to collect as much wild trash as possible, which then local authorities displayed on the Grote Markt square, to raise awareness of the detrimental effects of litter.
According to local authorities, in 2022 cleaning services collected 880 tons of waste, an increase of 20% compared to the previous year. From these, 23 tons were illegal dumping, an increase of 60% compared to 2021.
This provoked local authorities to organise a litter collection campaign in 2023. 24 organisations, non-governmental and private, took part, as well as 800 students from 12 primary schools. The collected trash was then posed on Aalst’s main square for all to see.
Furthermore, according to city officials, the sheer amount of rubbish provoked an additional reaction – a campaign to convince people to pick up litter wherever they see it. This is why they decided to back De Click, a simple app rewarding good behaviour.
All a user needs to do is pick up a piece of trash and photograph it when they are disposing of it in the proper container. The reward? Vouchers for municipal services, as well as for some businesses. The hope is this will incentivise the local population by creating a positive feedback mechanism for throwing away trash responsibly.
The trash exhibit on Grote Markt in Aalst, Source: City of Aalst on Facebook
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
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