Projects - Institute of Environmental Engineering | KTU https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/ KTU Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:24:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Development, testing, and implementation of innovative teaching (learning) strategies (gamification) https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/development-testing-and-implementation-of-innovative-teaching-learning-strategies-gamification/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:26 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/development-testing-and-implementation-of-innovative-teaching-learning-strategies-gamification/ The post Development, testing, and implementation of innovative teaching (learning) strategies (gamification) appeared first on Institute of Environmental Engineering.

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]]> Consulting services for the MAR2PROTECT project proposal under the HORIZON EUROPE program call “HORIZON-CL6-2022-ZEROPOLLUTION-01-01 — Preventing groundwater contamination and protecting its quality against harmful impacts of global and climate change” https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/consulting-services-for-the-mar2protect-project-proposal-under-the-horizon-europe-program-call-horizon-cl6-2022-zeropollution-01-01-preventing-groundwater-contamination-and-protecting-its-q/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:24 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/consulting-services-for-the-mar2protect-project-proposal-under-the-horizon-europe-program-call-horizon-cl6-2022-zeropollution-01-01-preventing-groundwater-contamination-and-protecting-its-q/ The aim of the project – consulting services fee compensation of the MAR2PROTECT project proposal preparation under the HORIZON EUROPE program call “HORIZON-CL6-2022-ZEROPOLLUTION-01-01 — Preventing groundwater contamination and protecting its quality against harmful impacts of global and climate change”.

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]]> Productive catalytic living materials: combining 3D biobased fibrillar membranes with synthetic microbial consortia to produce chemicals (LivMat) https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/productive-catalytic-living-materials-combining-3d-biobased-fibrillar-membranes-with-synthetic-microbial-consortia-to-produce-chemicals-livmat/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:23 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/productive-catalytic-living-materials-combining-3d-biobased-fibrillar-membranes-with-synthetic-microbial-consortia-to-produce-chemicals-livmat/ The global chemical systems are primarily linear, fossil-dependent and emissions-intensive. Finding sustainable solutions to produce chemicals using a circular (bio)economy is ambitious but necessary for a sustainable future. Objectives: The main objective of the LivMat project is to capture and utilize natural resources (e.g., natural fibers) and waste resources (e.g., CO2) for developing catalytic living […]

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]]> Regions adapting to climate change (ADAPTO) https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/regions-adapting-to-climate-change-adapto/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:22 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/regions-adapting-to-climate-change-adapto/ In response to the European Commission’s February 2021 strategy on adapting to climate change, the ADAPTO project was initiated to enhance regional resilience against the unavoidable impacts of climate change. This project involves eight European partners collaborating to develop robust climate adaptation strategies tailored to their unique territorial challenges and vulnerabilities. The primary goal of […]

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]]> Fast-Tracking the National Narrative for Climate-Neutral Urban Futures (CapaCITIES 2.0) https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/fast-tracking-the-national-narrative-for-climate-neutral-urban-futures-capacities-2-0/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:21 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/fast-tracking-the-national-narrative-for-climate-neutral-urban-futures-capacities-2-0/ CapaCITIES 2.0 is designed as a support action for national and regional authorities to advance their governance structures for providing dedicated support for cities to achieve the EU Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission (EU Cities Mission) – answering to the Call HORIZON-MISS-2024-CIT-02-01. As a central initiative to foster and strengthen national narratives for the EU […]

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]]> Reducing hazardous substances in construction to safeguard the aquatic environment, protect human health and achieve more sustainable buildings (NonHazCity 3) https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/reducing-hazardous-substances-in-construction-to-safeguard-the-aquatic-environment-protect-human-health-and-achieve-more-sustainable-buildings-nonhazcity-3/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:20 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/reducing-hazardous-substances-in-construction-to-safeguard-the-aquatic-environment-protect-human-health-and-achieve-more-sustainable-buildings-nonhazcity-3/ The main goal of the project NHC3 is to reduce emissions of hazardous substances (HS) from construction materials, buildings & construction sites and protect the (aquatic) environment and human health. NHC3 wants to make construction materials & building sites climate-neutral, circular and toxfree. We will develop a system of solutions at three levels: strategic solutions […]

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]]> ENERGY LITERACY FOR ADULTS: AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO REDUCING ENERGY POVERTY (E-Lit) https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/energy-literacy-for-adults-an-innovative-approach-to-reducing-energy-poverty-e-lit/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:19 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/energy-literacy-for-adults-an-innovative-approach-to-reducing-energy-poverty-e-lit/ The post ENERGY LITERACY FOR ADULTS: AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO REDUCING ENERGY POVERTY (E-Lit) appeared first on Institute of Environmental Engineering.

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]]> Intelligent Sustainable Habitats masters course (INHABITAT) https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/intelligent-sustainable-habitats-masters-course-inhabitat/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:17 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/intelligent-sustainable-habitats-masters-course-inhabitat/ The post Intelligent Sustainable Habitats masters course (INHABITAT) appeared first on Institute of Environmental Engineering.

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]]> Sustainable Well-being – education for personal, professional and planetary well-being (SWEPPP) https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/sustainable-well-being-education-for-personal-professional-and-planetary-well-being-sweppp/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:16 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/sustainable-well-being-education-for-personal-professional-and-planetary-well-being-sweppp/ “Sustainable Well-being – Education for Personal, Professional and Planetary Well-being” (SWEPPP) project is based on the idea that achieving sustainable well-being requires a holistic approach, aligning personal, professional, and planetary welfare. It aims to foster wellness across these three dimensions by empowering individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to enact meaningful action. To achieve […]

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]]> Project development for active control of thermochemical conversion of regional biomass resources with improved quality of produced energy and increase of European climate neutrality (BioTech) https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/project-development-for-active-control-of-thermochemical-conversion-of-regional-biomass-resources-with-improved-quality-of-produced-energy-and-increase-of-european-climate-neutrality-biotech/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:15 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/project-development-for-active-control-of-thermochemical-conversion-of-regional-biomass-resources-with-improved-quality-of-produced-energy-and-increase-of-european-climate-neutrality-biotech/ Project development for active control of thermochemical conversion of regional biomass resources with improved quality of produced energy and increase of European climate neutrality (BioTech)

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]]> Chemicals Risk Management and Assessment of Alternatives: Tools and best practices to support circularity, create more sustainable products and avoid regrettable substitution (LIFE FitforREACH-2) https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/chemicals-risk-management-and-assessment-of-alternatives-tools-and-best-practices-to-support-circularity-create-more-sustainable-products-and-avoid-regrettable-substitution-life-fitforreach-2/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:14 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/chemicals-risk-management-and-assessment-of-alternatives-tools-and-best-practices-to-support-circularity-create-more-sustainable-products-and-avoid-regrettable-substitution-life-fitforreach-2/ FFR-2 aims to support SMEs in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania & Poland that use (hazardous) chemicals in their products or processes. The goal is to implement (elements of) chemicals risk management systems in companies, to incentivise and support a reduction of the use, emissions and exposures to hazardous substances. The main targeted group and direct beneficiaries […]

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]]> Preventing Groundwater Contamination Related to Global and Climate Change Through a Holistic Approach on Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR2PROTECT) https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/preventing-groundwater-contamination-related-to-global-and-climate-change-through-a-holistic-approach-on-managed-aquifer-recharge-mar2protect/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:13 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/preventing-groundwater-contamination-related-to-global-and-climate-change-through-a-holistic-approach-on-managed-aquifer-recharge-mar2protect/ The post Preventing Groundwater Contamination Related to Global and Climate Change Through a Holistic Approach on Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR2PROTECT) appeared first on Institute of Environmental Engineering.

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]]> Towards SUStainability and resilient scenarios for tourism SMEs in RUral & Remote Areas (SUSRUR) https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/towards-sustainability-and-resilient-scenarios-for-tourism-smes-in-rural-remote-areas-susrur/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:12 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/towards-sustainability-and-resilient-scenarios-for-tourism-smes-in-rural-remote-areas-susrur/ The post Towards SUStainability and resilient scenarios for tourism SMEs in RUral & Remote Areas (SUSRUR) appeared first on Institute of Environmental Engineering.

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]]> Do The Right Mix: Kaunas University of Technology Green Mobility Plan https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/do-the-right-mix-kaunas-university-of-technology-green-mobility-plan/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:11 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/do-the-right-mix-kaunas-university-of-technology-green-mobility-plan/ The post Do The Right Mix: Kaunas University of Technology Green Mobility Plan appeared first on Institute of Environmental Engineering.

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]]> TANGO-W: Transformative cApacity in eNerGy fOod and Water https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/tango-w-transformative-capacity-in-energy-food-and-water/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:10 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/tango-w-transformative-capacity-in-energy-food-and-water/ TANGO-W is an applied research project that uses the concept of Urban Transformative Capacities (UTC) to evaluate cities’ potential for sustainability, specifically at the intersection of food, energy, and water systems. By doing so, the project aims to help cities tackle challenges associated with climate change and encourage more sustainable urban development.

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]]> Novel Roles of Regional and Local Authorities in Supporting Energy Consumers’ Behaviour Change towards a Low Carbon Economy (LOCARBO) https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/novel-roles-of-regional-and-local-authorities-in-supporting-energy-consumers-behaviour-change-towards-a-low-carbon-economy-locarbo/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:08 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/novel-roles-of-regional-and-local-authorities-in-supporting-energy-consumers-behaviour-change-towards-a-low-carbon-economy-locarbo/ The overall objective of LOCARBO is improving policy instruments targeting demand-driven ininitaives to increase energy efficiency related to the built environment.

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]]> Sustainable Management: Tools for Tomorrow (TOO4TO) https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/sustainable-management-tools-for-tomorrow-too4to/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:07 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/sustainable-management-tools-for-tomorrow-too4to/ TOO4TO is a 35-month EU-funded Erasmus+ project, running until August 2023 in co-operation with European strategic partner institutions of the Gdańsk University of Technology (Poland), the Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania), Turku University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and Global Impact Grid (Germany). TOO4TO aims to increase the skills, competencies and awareness of future managers and […]

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]]> Procurement Educational Consortium fot Innovation sourcing Using Sustainability (PRECIUS) https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/procurement-educational-consortium-fot-innovation-sourcing-using-sustainability-precius/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:06 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/procurement-educational-consortium-fot-innovation-sourcing-using-sustainability-precius/ The post Procurement Educational Consortium fot Innovation sourcing Using Sustainability (PRECIUS) appeared first on Institute of Environmental Engineering.

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]]> Feasibilities and Sustainability for Energy Resources Recovering from Landfills (ISLAND) https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/feasibilities-and-sustainability-for-energy-resources-recovering-from-landfills-island/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:05 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/feasibilities-and-sustainability-for-energy-resources-recovering-from-landfills-island/ When referring to the recovery of energy resources from a landfill using there accumulated and chemically changed materials and the existing area, we have in the mind landfill gas formation, long-term accumulation of combustible materials suitable for production of solid recovered fuel or pyrolysis, as well as landfill area for solar and wind power generation […]

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]]> Baltic Dialogue Platform on Smart Cities for Climate https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/baltic-dialogue-platform-on-smart-cities-for-climate/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:53:04 +0000 https://apinien.ktu.edu/projects/baltic-dialogue-platform-on-smart-cities-for-climate/ The post Baltic Dialogue Platform on Smart Cities for Climate appeared first on Institute of Environmental Engineering.

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