Tallinn public space will be equipped with a hundred collection bins for collecting disposable face masks in order to reduce the number of masks discarded as plastic waste.
The renovation of Poska Street in Kadriorg will interrupt the operation of tram line No. 3 from Monday, June 14 to June 21 and direct tram line No. 1 to the detour in the direction Kopli - Tondi - Kopli.
The environmental education activities of Tallinn's educational institutions again received international recognition - one school and five kindergartens were awarded the Eco-School Green Flag label, which were presented by Deputy Mayor Kalle Klandorf this week.
The City of Tallinn, Estonian Hotel and Restaurant Association and Tallinna Vesi Ltd. have launched a campaign that invites eco-friendly catering facilities to offer their customers tap water instead of bottled water.
Starting today, groups of at least 10 people in Tallinn who wish to get vaccinated against COVID-19 can invite vaccinators near their home, workplace or, for example, a singing choir. The aim of the project initiated by Lääne-Tallinn Central Hospital is to bring vaccination closer to the people and if the initiative proves successful, it can be extended to other regions of Estonia.
The City of Tallinn launched a social campaign this week which calls for everyone who have not yet vaccinated to do so. From today, children aged 12-15 can also be registered for vaccination.
A total of 40 historically significant objects were recently illuminated in the Old Town of Tallinn, among others Fat Margaret, Patkuli steps, Kiek in de Kök and Tall Hermann. Now, a free map application and an audio guide have been created for visitors of the light track to learn more about the history of the objects.
The Tallinn City Government is planning an additional package of support measures, which, among other things, entails an exemption from tuition fee for parents of children attending Tallinn kindergartens from 11 March to 30 April.
Tomorrow, April 15, the annual Urban Maintenance Month will be kicked off in Tallinn, which will be held for the 30th time. The motto of this year's campaign is "Responsibility for the Future" and the aim is to encourage people to think along on the issues of the circular economy and environmental education. During the Urban Maintenance Month, recycling of used items is made easy and hazardous waste can be disposed of free of charge.
At the opening event of the Tallinn-led European Network of 19 Cities for Sustainable Development, the partner cities presented their plans on how to promote green mobility and curb car use and achieve other sustainable development goals of the UN.