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Hoe een circulaire benadering van windturbinebladen groene energie echt regeneratief kan maken

Bax has recently expanded its expert support for the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. In this article, we provide an update on the impact of our ongoing collaboration.  In July 2024, Bax strengthened its commitment to progressing Europe’s sustainable urban future with the launch of a four-year collaboration with the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. […]

Cómo un enfoque circular de las palas de los aerogeneradores puede hacer que la energía verde sea realmente regenerativa

Bax has recently expanded its expert support for the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. In this article, we provide an update on the impact of our ongoing collaboration.  In July 2024, Bax strengthened its commitment to progressing Europe’s sustainable urban future with the launch of a four-year collaboration with the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. […]

Healthy Cities Programme: An Urban Health Quick Scan with five pilot cities

In 2025, Healthy Cities launched the first edition of the Healthy Cities Programme, giving cities a unique opportunity to explore how urban environments impact people’s health. Using the Urban Health Quick Scan, cities can take concrete first steps into harnessing urban development as a tool for improving wellbeing. The programme’s pilot with five cities in […]

How the Healthy Cities Generator Integrates Health into Urban Planning

In recent years, the conversation around urban planning has shifted. It is no longer enough for cities to be sustainable, they must also be healthy. However, many municipalities will still question, “How do we measure health impact?” and “How do we quantify financial savings?” At Bax, we have seen the Healthy Cities Generator (HCG) emerge […]

Access economy: now is the time for retailers and manufacturers to care

Picture walking into a shop and asking for a drill. The salesperson replies, “Are you looking to rent or buy one?” Now imagine more than half of drill transactions being taken over by rentals. That’s a glimpse of how the access economy is set to transform the retail space. The access economy is reshaping how […]

Hoe een circulaire benadering van windturbinebladen groene energie echt regeneratief kan maken

Bax has recently expanded its expert support for the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. In this article, we provide an update on the impact of our ongoing collaboration.  In July 2024, Bax strengthened its commitment to progressing Europe’s sustainable urban future with the launch of a four-year collaboration with the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. […]

Cómo un enfoque circular de las palas de los aerogeneradores puede hacer que la energía verde sea realmente regenerativa

Bax has recently expanded its expert support for the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. In this article, we provide an update on the impact of our ongoing collaboration.  In July 2024, Bax strengthened its commitment to progressing Europe’s sustainable urban future with the launch of a four-year collaboration with the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. […]

Empowering urban action: key takeaways from the new EU Agenda for Cities

The flag of the European Union on a balcony

Europe’s cities are not only engines of economic growth, they are also critical frontrunners driving the green and digital transitions. In December 2025, the European Commission published their latest communication establishing an EU Agenda for Cities. This marks a welcome next step in the EU’s recognition of the central role cities play in tackling the […]

From vision to impact: Bax deepens collaboration with DUT to shape strategy and guide projects

Bax has recently expanded its expert support for the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. In this article, we provide an update on the impact of our ongoing collaboration.  In July 2024, Bax strengthened its commitment to progressing Europe’s sustainable urban future with the launch of a four-year collaboration with the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. […]

Hoe een circulaire benadering van windturbinebladen groene energie echt regeneratief kan maken

Bax has recently expanded its expert support for the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. In this article, we provide an update on the impact of our ongoing collaboration.  In July 2024, Bax strengthened its commitment to progressing Europe’s sustainable urban future with the launch of a four-year collaboration with the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. […]

Comment une approche circulaire des pales d’éoliennes peut rendre l’énergie verte réellement régénératrice

Bax has recently expanded its expert support for the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. In this article, we provide an update on the impact of our ongoing collaboration.  In July 2024, Bax strengthened its commitment to progressing Europe’s sustainable urban future with the launch of a four-year collaboration with the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. […]

Cómo un enfoque circular de las palas de los aerogeneradores puede hacer que la energía verde sea realmente regenerativa

Bax has recently expanded its expert support for the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. In this article, we provide an update on the impact of our ongoing collaboration.  In July 2024, Bax strengthened its commitment to progressing Europe’s sustainable urban future with the launch of a four-year collaboration with the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. […]

Young Leaders: Navigating Urban Futures in a Changing Climate

Authored by: Ruth Gow Mclenachan Being young in today’s world can be challenging. On one hand, we can feel hopeless when faced with the climate emergency, with three out of four people aged 16 to 25 globally agreeing that the “future is frightening” when asked about the threats of climate change in 2021. Many are […]

One Health in cities: what we’ve learned (and what comes next)

Written by Sofia Aivalioti for URBACT One Health is not new, but its implementation in planning and designing cities is both innovative and necessary. Most cities promote health through some often-disconnected angles: by mitigating adverse impacts of climate change, tackling biodiversity loss, or designing public space for active and healthy mobility. However, coordinated actions that […]

Hoe een circulaire benadering van windturbinebladen groene energie echt regeneratief kan maken

Windturbines staan symbool voor schone energie, maar het dreigende probleem van bladafval dreigt hun groene reputatie te ondermijnen. Kan een circulaire aanpak windenergie echt regeneratief maken? With more than two-thirds of the global population projected to live in cities by 2050, the design of urban environments is increasingly recognised as a critical factor influencing public […]

Comment une approche circulaire des pales d’éoliennes peut rendre l’énergie verte réellement régénératrice

Les éoliennes sont des symboles d’énergie propre, mais le problème imminent des déchets de pales menace de saper leur réputation écologique. Une approche circulaire peut-elle rendre l’énergie éolienne véritablement régénératrice ? With more than two-thirds of the global population projected to live in cities by 2050, the design of urban environments is increasingly recognised as […]

Hoe een circulaire benadering van windturbinebladen groene energie echt regeneratief kan maken

Windturbines staan symbool voor schone energie, maar het dreigende probleem van bladafval dreigt hun groene reputatie te ondermijnen. Kan een circulaire aanpak windenergie echt regeneratief maken? In the face of climate change and urbanisation pressures, cities worldwide are rethinking their relationship with nature and wellbeing. However, this is no easy path, as they must tackle […]

Comment une approche circulaire des pales d’éoliennes peut rendre l’énergie verte réellement régénératrice

Les éoliennes sont des symboles d’énergie propre, mais le problème imminent des déchets de pales menace de saper leur réputation écologique. Une approche circulaire peut-elle rendre l’énergie éolienne véritablement régénératrice ? In the face of climate change and urbanisation pressures, cities worldwide are rethinking their relationship with nature and wellbeing. However, this is no easy […]

Cómo un enfoque circular de las palas de los aerogeneradores puede hacer que la energía verde sea realmente regenerativa

Los aerogeneradores son símbolos de la energía limpia, pero el inminente problema de los residuos de las palas amenaza con socavar su reputación ecológica. ¿Puede un enfoque circular hacer que la energía eólica sea realmente regenerativa? In the face of climate change and urbanisation pressures, cities worldwide are rethinking their relationship with nature and wellbeing. […]

Green axes: where urban greenery meets active mobility

Playground within the Poblenou Superblock, © Curro Palacios/barcelona.cat, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Written by Dennis Martínez In the face of climate change and urbanisation pressures, cities worldwide are rethinking their relationship with nature and wellbeing. However, this is no easy path, as they must tackle the complex challenge of redistributing limited public space to prioritise nature and healthy lifestyles. One urban planning instrument gaining traction is the […]

Hoe een circulaire benadering van windturbinebladen groene energie echt regeneratief kan maken

Playground within the Poblenou Superblock, © Curro Palacios/barcelona.cat, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Windturbines staan symbool voor schone energie, maar het dreigende probleem van bladafval dreigt hun groene reputatie te ondermijnen. Kan een circulaire aanpak windenergie echt regeneratief maken? Cities are at the forefront of the global sustainability challenge. Covering just 3% of the earth’s landmass, they generate 70% of global CO2 emissions and consume 75% of the […]

Comment une approche circulaire des pales d’éoliennes peut rendre l’énergie verte réellement régénératrice

Playground within the Poblenou Superblock, © Curro Palacios/barcelona.cat, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Les éoliennes sont des symboles d’énergie propre, mais le problème imminent des déchets de pales menace de saper leur réputation écologique. Une approche circulaire peut-elle rendre l’énergie éolienne véritablement régénératrice ? Cities are at the forefront of the global sustainability challenge. Covering just 3% of the earth’s landmass, they generate 70% of global CO2 emissions […]

Cómo un enfoque circular de las palas de los aerogeneradores puede hacer que la energía verde sea realmente regenerativa

Playground within the Poblenou Superblock, © Curro Palacios/barcelona.cat, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Los aerogeneradores son símbolos de la energía limpia, pero el inminente problema de los residuos de las palas amenaza con socavar su reputación ecológica. ¿Puede un enfoque circular hacer que la energía eólica sea realmente regenerativa? Cities are at the forefront of the global sustainability challenge. Covering just 3% of the earth’s landmass, they generate […]

The rise of the ‘sharing city’ model

Written by Nienke de Jong for the Progress Playbook Cities are at the forefront of the global sustainability challenge. Covering just 3% of the earth’s landmass, they generate 70% of global CO2 emissions and consume 75% of the world’s energy. With 84% of Europeans projected to live in cities by 2050, urban areas must rethink […]

Hoe een circulaire benadering van windturbinebladen groene energie echt regeneratief kan maken

Windturbines staan symbool voor schone energie, maar het dreigende probleem van bladafval dreigt hun groene reputatie te ondermijnen. Kan een circulaire aanpak windenergie echt regeneratief maken? With more than two-thirds of the global population projected to live in cities by 2050, the design of urban environments is increasingly recognised as a critical factor influencing public […]

Comment une approche circulaire des pales d’éoliennes peut rendre l’énergie verte réellement régénératrice

Les éoliennes sont des symboles d’énergie propre, mais le problème imminent des déchets de pales menace de saper leur réputation écologique. Une approche circulaire peut-elle rendre l’énergie éolienne véritablement régénératrice ? With more than two-thirds of the global population projected to live in cities by 2050, the design of urban environments is increasingly recognised as […]

The case for healthier cities: How urban design shapes wellbeing

Written by Amy McCready for the Progress Playbook With more than two-thirds of the global population projected to live in cities by 2050, the design of urban environments is increasingly recognised as a critical factor influencing public health. From the placement of parks to the layout of neighbourhoods, urban planning decisions have far-reaching implications for […]

Hoe een circulaire benadering van windturbinebladen groene energie echt regeneratief kan maken

Windturbines staan symbool voor schone energie, maar het dreigende probleem van bladafval dreigt hun groene reputatie te ondermijnen. Kan een circulaire aanpak windenergie echt regeneratief maken? With more than two-thirds of the global population projected to live in cities by 2050, the design of urban environments is increasingly recognised as a critical factor influencing public […]

Comment une approche circulaire des pales d’éoliennes peut rendre l’énergie verte réellement régénératrice

Les éoliennes sont des symboles d’énergie propre, mais le problème imminent des déchets de pales menace de saper leur réputation écologique. Une approche circulaire peut-elle rendre l’énergie éolienne véritablement régénératrice ? With more than two-thirds of the global population projected to live in cities by 2050, the design of urban environments is increasingly recognised as […]

Hoe een circulaire benadering van windturbinebladen groene energie echt regeneratief kan maken

Windturbines staan symbool voor schone energie, maar het dreigende probleem van bladafval dreigt hun groene reputatie te ondermijnen. Kan een circulaire aanpak windenergie echt regeneratief maken? Windenergie speelt een cruciale rol in de overgang naar een koolstofarme toekomst, ondersteund door wereldwijde verdragen zoals het Akkoord van Parijs. De levenscyclus van windturbines vormt echter een belangrijke […]

Comment une approche circulaire des pales d’éoliennes peut rendre l’énergie verte réellement régénératrice

Les éoliennes sont des symboles d’énergie propre, mais le problème imminent des déchets de pales menace de saper leur réputation écologique. Une approche circulaire peut-elle rendre l’énergie éolienne véritablement régénératrice ? L’énergie éolienne joue un rôle essentiel dans la transition vers un avenir à faible émission de carbone, soutenue par des traités mondiaux tels que […]

Wie ein kreisförmiger Ansatz für Windturbinenblätter grüne Energie wirklich regenerativ machen kann

Windkraftanlagen sind Symbole für saubere Energie, doch das drohende Problem des Blattabfalls droht ihren grünen Ruf zu untergraben. Kann ein zirkulärer Ansatz die Windenergie wirklich regenerativ machen? Die Windenergie spielt eine wichtige Rolle beim Übergang zu einer kohlenstoffarmen Zukunft, die durch globale Abkommen wie das Pariser Abkommen unterstützt wird. Der Lebenszyklus von Windturbinen stellt jedoch […]

Urban Health: How cities influence chronic disease risk

We’re identifying and measuring the association between urban environment features and Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in the HORUS project. How does the urban environment influence our health? Many factors related to our urban surroundings have an impact on our lifestyle choices, and therefore on our health. Studies show that up to 89% of our health is […]

Bax positions itself at the forefront of challenge-driven urban innovation with DUT partnership

Bax recently confirmed its commitment to progressing Europe’s sustainable urban future with the launch of a four-year collaboration with the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. The DUT Partnership is an intergovernmental research and innovation programme supporting much-needed urban transformation processes across Europe. It aims to strengthen capacities and tools to make urban change happen and […]

European Network for Urban Sharing Launches: Introducing Digital Kiosks

The Digital Kiosks Network has officially launched, promising to transform the sharing and rental economy.  Led by Bax, the new European network facilitates the sustainable implementation of sharing stations by working with more than 30 public authorities, housing providers, sharing station providers, brand manufacturers, researchers and sharing economy practitioners. “The Digital Kiosks network aims to […]

Revitalising Barcelona’s industrial Besòs district through healthy urban planning

Barcelona City Council has awarded Bax the opportunity to create an urban redevelopment strategy for one of the city’s biggest industrial districts. The neighbourhood surrounding the industrial zone is one of Barcelona’s most deprived areas, with a life expectancy 12 years below more affluent parts of the city. Our strategy imagines an Innovation District that […]

Human-centric urban design and active mobility create liveable cities

Written by Jamie Coles Imagine a city. What do you see? Tower blocks, perhaps, cutting through the sky. Perhaps a grid of tarmac—streets choked with the droning of car traffic. But consider the spaces between these blocks—the parks that soak up rainwater to prevent floods, shaded paths that cool the air, mitigating urban heat islands. […]

Putting people at the heart of urban mobility

Active ways of getting from A to B like walking and cycling are low-cost, healthy, and sustainable. But towns and cities are not always designed to promote active travel. To find people-first solutions to the way we move around cities, Bax is supporting eight cities to pilot new solutions as part of the Active Cities […]

Healthy Cities team win research award at international Healthy City Design Congress

Bax’s Healthy Cities team were invited to present at the Healthy City Design International Congress, showcasing their work on healthy city planning for more than 500 urban practitioners. The team’s work on the Healthy Cities Generator was awarded Best Research Paper of the Congress. Celebrating human-centred urban design The 2023 Healthy City Design International Congress […]

Designing human habitats healthy enough to prescribe

Bax & Company’s Healthy Cities team has guided a group of expert urban practitioners to understand the power of prescribing green space and socialising for urban wellbeing. Organised by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), the workshop showed planners and health professionals how to use urban design as a first-choice treatment for mental illness […]

Hoe een circulaire benadering van windturbinebladen groene energie echt regeneratief kan maken

In the pursuit of a greener and more sustainable future, the European Union is backing a ground-breaking project that aims to reshape the landscape of electric vehicles (EVs). SCAPE (Switching-Cell-Array-based Power Electronics conversion for future electric vehicles) brings together a dynamic consortium of nine partners, of which Bax is proud to participate, to embark on […]

Cómo un enfoque circular de las palas de los aerogeneradores puede hacer que la energía verde sea realmente regenerativa

In the pursuit of a greener and more sustainable future, the European Union is backing a ground-breaking project that aims to reshape the landscape of electric vehicles (EVs). SCAPE (Switching-Cell-Array-based Power Electronics conversion for future electric vehicles) brings together a dynamic consortium of nine partners, of which Bax is proud to participate, to embark on […]

How Barcelona is designing its streets for health and happiness – Ideas That Happen

We are the only animals which build habitats that harm us. Eloi Juvillà, Director of Building and Logistics at the Diputacio de Barcelona, speaking on Ideas That Happen We recently sat down with Eloi Juvillà, Director of Building and Logistics at the Diputació de Barcelona, to learn how Barcelona is rethinking city design for healthy […]

The Open Source Starter Kit for Public Service Delivery

To help public service providers harness digital solutions to do more with less, Bax & Company has produced the Open Source Starter Kit for Public Service Delivery. The Kit contains three documents to help providers make sense of the value that cost-effective open source solutions can offer their service delivery. The Municipality of Dordrecht developed […]

5 Lessons from European Cities Using Open Source Software to Improve Public Services

Digital innovation is key to improving public services, and relies heavily on supporting softwares… Cities and governments have a responsibility to exploit digital innovation as it represents a key opportunity for meeting citizens’ expectations of next generation public services and helps cities in solving societal challenges. Open collaboration around software development and data sharing can […]