LIFE MERCURY-FREE project raises the issue of mercury environmental contamination, which come from traditionally underestimated sources related to use of mercury-containing goods in everyday life, mishandled by consumers because of the lack of information and consumer-friendly means of disposal. Complex Awareness Raising and Behaviour Change for the Mercury-Free City Environment
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On April 23, 2025, the annual Science Fair was held at the Lviv Polytechnic National University. The main goal of the event was not only to familiarize schoolchildren with the scientific achievements of the university and its educational areas, but also to attract professionally oriented entrants, because only such people are able to gain professional…
On April 23, 2025, at the Department of Software of Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lviv, Ukraine, diplomas and gifts were awarded to the winners of the student essay contest dedicated to the issue of environmental mercury pollution (https://lpnu.ua/news/startuvav-konkurs-studentskykh-ese-vid-mizhnarodnoho-proiektu-life-mercury-free). The contest was organized within the framework of the “Mercury-Free City” Marathon of the LIFE MERCURY-FREE international…
On April 11, 2025, the Great Badminton Tournament occurred at the Lodz University of Technology, attracting many enthusiasts of this dynamic sport. Ultimately, 32 female and 32 male competitors took part in the event – 49 students and 16 employees of the University, who were welcomed by Prof. Volodymyr Mosorow – the head of the…
On March 25, 2025, the second edition of the Lodz University of Technology Chess Championships, known as the “Two Towers” tournament, took place at the Lodz University of Technology Library. The event was held under the patronage of the LIFE Mercury Free project and was part of the celebrations of the university’s 80th anniversary. It…
Mercury, especially its toxic form (methylmercury), can cause health problems, especially in pregnant women and young children. Regular consumption of fish with high mercury content can lead to damage to the nervous system, kidneys and immune system. Tips for fish consumption: It is recommended to limit the consumption of large predatory fish (e.g. tuna, swordfish)…
The round table “Sustainable practices and measures to prevent contamination of landfills with mercury-containing waste” was a part of the active phase of the joint creation of the Roadmap within the framework of the project LIFE Mercury-FREE “Complex Awareness Raising and Behaviour Change for the Mercury-Free City Environment” and took place on September 21–22, 2023…