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SA Tallinna Kultuurikatel received the internationally known ecolabel Green Key, which lets visitors know that the company’s activities are environmentally friendly.

According to an analysis of energy consumption in the first quarter, in the first three months of this year, Tallinn saved almost 2.58 million kWh of energy from the energy costs of city buildings, or more than €290,000 at average energy prices for the period.

In 2021, a rooftop construction examination was conducted on 56 buildings in Tallinn to assess energy-saving possibilities. It was discovered that 28 buildings in the city can support solar power plants.

The city of Tallinn and OÜ Utilitas have received a merger permit from the competition authority for the formation of district heating company AS Utilitas Tallinna Soojus and have signed contracts for the transfer of shares. The new company will be jointly owned by the city of Tallinn and Utilitas, with the former holding 33.34% ownership and the latter 66.66%.

Today Tallinn Zoo celebrates its 84th birthday with an eventful and lively nature education day. There will be activities and exploration throughout the entire day, from the Zoo Game to stories about tropical rainforests. Entry is free for everyone under 19 years old.

At the Tallinn Entrepreneurship Awards gala held at the Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam) yesterday, the awards for the Best Development Project, Collaboration Project, Bright Newcomer, Tourism Achievement, Job Creator, Solution of the Future, and Eco-Innovation of the year were announced, alongside awards for the best applied research projects.

The international sustainable tourism destinations conference Green Destinations 2023 is being held in Tallinn, the European Green Capital 2023. During the conference, a cooperation memorandum for a green corridor between Estonia and Finland was signed. Several Estonian tourism destinations have been part of the Green Destinations network for four years now.

The annual City Council Scholarships were awarded to master's and doctoral students at the Jaan Poska House yesterday. A total of 15 scholarships amounting to €36,000 were granted.

Starting January 1, 2024, Tallinn Card prices will be updated to ensure the sustainability of the service. The new pricing considers changes in the ticket prices of museums and attractions, VAT, marketing costs, and distribution shares paid to partners.

86 collection points across the city for environmentally friendly disposal of Christmas trees now open, with collection lasting until January 31, 2024.