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Tallinn aims to enhance residents' environmental awareness and biodiversity through community initiatives and collaboration by supporting urban gardening and environmental projects. This year, a total of €458,000 will be distributed across three funding rounds.

To ensure environmentally friendly disposal of old Christmas trees, Tallinn has opened 83 collection points where residents can drop off their trees free of charge. Trees can also be taken to waste stations or have them picked up by the local waste management service.

The transition of city-owned buildings in Tallinn to local, clean, and efficient district heating has already yielded significant results. Initiated a few years ago, the process has successfully converted the heating systems of several municipal buildings, supporting the city's goal of becoming emission-free and reducing reliance on imported natural gas.

This year, Tallinn will celebrate the new year with a concert and light show, skipping fireworks.

The City of Tallinn is finalizing its environmental noise reduction action plan. By law, the city is required to mitigate noise exceeding legal limits in public spaces, ensuring a healthy living environment and supporting business activities.

The new Kadriorg Park orangery at Lydia Koidula 34a, Tallinn, is now open, offering modern workspaces for park employees and suitable growing conditions for exotic plants.

The reconstruction of the lighting system at Tallinn Botanic Garden marks a significant step toward creating a modern and energy-efficient urban environment that promotes a sense of comfort and safety.

On Saturday, November 30, the Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department, Nõmme District Administration, and event leaders thanked volunteers at the Nõmme Maja for their contributions to restoring Pääsküla Bog during the past season.

Construction of the Lasnamäe Circular Economy Center is set to begin soon, following a construction agreement signed by Tallinn Property Department, Tallinn Circular Economy Center, and Fund Ehitus OÜ. This will be Tallinn's second purpose-built circular economy center, aimed at helping residents manage waste closer to home and in a more environmentally conscious way.

From November 18 to November 24, the Tallinn Circular Economy Center is organizing another campaign, allowing city residents to dispose of bulky waste at city waste stations free of charge.