Lužánky Park, The Oldest Public Park in the Czech Republic, Celebrates 235 Years
Lužánky Park is the biggest and oldest public park in Brno. It was founded 235 years ago, on September 9th, 1786, by Emperor Joseph II. Photo credit: GM / BD.…
City of Brno To Support 47th “Ekofilm” Festival To Raise Awareness of Climate Change
The City of Brno is providing financial support for a number of projects to tackle climate change, such as the installation of green roofs and the 47th Ekofilm festival, which…
ReUse Centers To Reopen In Brno
At six waste collection centers, it is again possible to dispose of unwanted but still functional household equipment. The ReUse and ReNab centers have reopened to the public after their…
Activists File Climate Lawsuit Against the Czech Government
Klimatická žaloba ČR, a group of Czech citizens, has filed a climate lawsuit against the Czech Government in the Prague Municipal Court. Stressing the urgency of the climate crisis, activists…
Light Pollution Trial Reveals Key Role of Private Light Sources
The streets and squares of Brno were plunged into darkness for several hours overnight on April 10th, as part of an experiment which aimed to find out more about light…
Brno Company Pioneers Upcycling of PET Bottles in the Czech Republic
Until now, there has been no initiative in the Czech Republic to turn used PET bottles into new ones. Brno firm rPET In Waste is hoping to change this. “Within…
Lights Out In Brno: City-Wide Experiment Measures Light Pollution
Street lighting in Brno was turned off for several hours in the early hours of Saturday, as an experiment to measure the level of light pollution in the city and…
City of Brno Opens Subsidy Program To Fund Green Roofs To Reduce Emissions
The City of Brno is calling on citizens to participate in the fight against climate change by applying for the municipal subsidy program for green roofs, to which CZK 19…
Using Underground Recycling Containers Correctly Helps Keep Brno Beautiful
Brno’s waste management company (SAKO) has now installed 27 underground containers for sorted waste around the city, to keep rubbish out of sight. However, due to incorrect use, the containers…
Brno’s Bird Habitat Under Threat Due To Industrial Expansion
Černovice Terrace, one of the most rapidly developing parts of Brno, has long been home to more than 122 species of birds, which are now in danger of disappearance due…