Should We Bring Back Public Bathhouses for Sustainability?
For most of us, a day without bathing is simply unimaginable – especially in summer when we refresh ourselves several times a day. Now, imagine suddenly losing that luxury in our own homes and having to maintain hygiene in some…
Sustainability in the Western Balkans: the Path to Transition
The Western Balkans ESG Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in April 2024 and based in Belgrade. As the first organization in the region focused on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) standards, its primary mission is to support the sustainable transition…
SolarPower Summit 2025: Europe Enters the Era of Solar Flexibility
The SolarPower Europe association is celebrating its 40th anniversary at this year’s SolarPower Summit, which will take place on March 26-27 at Albert Hall in Brussels. The key theme of this year’s event will be the flexibility revolution in the…
Chicago’s Municipal Buildings Powered by 100 percent Renewable Energy
As of January 1, 2025, Chicago has transitioned to fully supplying all of its more than 400 municipal buildings with energy from renewable sources. This number includes two international airports as well as nearly 100 fire stations. According to global…
Japanese Researchers Develop Plastic That Decomposes in the Ocean Within a Day, Returning Phosphorus and Nitrogen to Nature
Japanese researchers have developed a revolutionary material that is not only an alternative to traditional plastic but is also significantly more sustainable than existing biodegradable materials. A team from the RIKEN Centre for Emergent Matter Science explains that this material…
UNIDO Strengthens Regional Cooperation in the Western Balkans
Reaffirming its commitment to industrial transformation and regional integration in the Western Balkans, UNIDO convened a meeting with representatives of the Permanent Missions to introduce two new regional projects covering Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. Supported…
First Solar Power Plant Installed on the Roof of a Volvo Truck Service Center in Serbia
Since its founding nearly 96 years ago, Volvo Trucks has built its business on strict adherence to high quality, safety, and innovation standards. In recent decades, the company has expanded its mission to place a special focus on environmental protection,…