Establishing a community recycling program is a wise investment in the local and regional economy, a strong commitment to reducing energy needs, and an effective way of preserving our environment. Even with the best intentions, getting started can be daunting. Step 1: Build a team… Read More »6 Steps to Starting a Community Recycling Program
For the Bergen region to grow sustainably, it needs to upgrade the railroad connecting Bergen and Voss. Voss has been estimated to grow by as much as 300% over the next 20 years; meaning that the upgrade would reduce the current 1h 20m commute in… Read More »Planning Municipality Growth Using AI can save 1 year in planning processes
Gladius respirator is a symbol of combating the coronavirus pandemic. The first prototype was developed by David Kvaternik, one of the project’s idea leaders to protect his family in the uncertain time of the pandemic. David, an expert in VR/AR and 3D modelling scanned both,… Read More »Use Your 3D Printer in Fight against Corona Spread in Your Community
Nearly two thousand users of the social network Facebook monitored the transfer of the Holy Mass by priest Martin Golob from Bohinj, who, by extraordinary measures, donated Holy Mass with the help of modern technology. It will be possible to see Macho on Facebook every… Read More »Find New Ways to Stay Connected With Your Audience
As part of the GrowGreen project, Valencia’s city council has installed a vertical garden in one of the city’s public schools to improve temperature regulation and sound isolation.
Due to the tragic fires and drought in Australia, surviving wildlife have been facing significant challenges. Additional access to water was a major priority and in early January WIRES was able to support work being conducted by Greater Sydney Local Land Services. With support from… Read More »Australia installs emergency water stations for wildlife affected by droughts and fires.
Stray dogs are still a big problem in the majority of today’s world. According to the World Health Organization, there are 200 million stray dogs worldwide. But there are countries with 0 stray dogs. I am talking now about the Netherlands. The country of tulips,… Read More »Reduce the stray dog population and improve your community
The beekeeping tradition in Ljubljana and its outskirts goes back to the time of first prehistoric settlements. Even the name of the village Medno is derived from the word medovit (honey-bearing). A bee and a bee nest are on the oldest door sign in the… Read More »The history of Urban bee keeping in Ljubljana
The purpose of this project was to identify and prevent safety risks related to elderly people living at home, through studies, observations and experiences. The aim was to create a comprehensive system that helps to identify, eliminate and prepare for these risks.
The project promoters thought that rural co-working spaces could stimulate economic activity and help maintain the population in rural areas where abandonment is a real threat. This offers opportunities for professionals who want to work in a collaborative space without the need to move away… Read More »Co-working spaces maintain rural area population