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Aarhus, DK

Municipality dans l’État Midtjylland

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350.0k population
Site Webaarhus.dk
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Aarhus, DK pursues a citywide reusable takeaway container system for landfill waste reductions

Aarhus seeks project partners that can develop a unified takeaway container system for local business use. A group of 25 cafes and restaurants lobbied the city for a replacement for single-use cups. The three-year pilot will start with reusable coffee cups that can be returned to participating eateries for continued use. This system will expand into other takeout container types, thus reducing the large share of public bin waste composed of coffee cups.

Waste Management+3
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Aarhus, DK encourages active travel during the winter season with cycle path condition texts

A network of 40 temperature sensors was installed along six cycling routes throughout Aarhus. Residents can opt into a free text service with updates on route conditions. Automated texts encourage cyclists to commute using their preferred routes when weather conditions are favorable. The city's Weather Service uses temperature data and weather forecasts when recommending path use. This trial evaluates how Aarhus can increase safe bike use in cold weather.

Communications+3
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Aarhus, DK and local organizations collaborate on support pilot for struggling Greenlandic residents

Municipal officials received DKK 8.1 million from the Danish government for the pilot. Project partners et Grønlandske Hus Aarhus, Reden Aarhus, and Kirkens Korshær provide supportive shelter for vulnerable Greenlandic people. Support staffers are trained in Greenlandic culture to lower the typical language and cultural barriers to social integration. Trauma, substance abuse, and volunteer programs will also be offered through the pilot's conclusion in December 2024.

Health & Human Services+4
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Aarhus, DK and Konsido create AI-enabled analytical tool for sustainable procurement decisions

Konsido's technology divided municipal purchases into 1,000 categories based on an analysis of past invoices. The procurement tool estimates emissions created by purchases in categories ranging from telecommunications to construction. Authorized buyers direct the city's DKK 200 billion in annual purchases toward sustainable options with the system's help. Aarhus allocated DKK 250,000 from its Green Investment Pool for the project with national and international use in mind.

Procurement+3
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Aarhus, DK enables resident searches for local services through Socialkompasset portal

Socialkompasset - The Social Compass - compiles information on social services offered by the city and community organizations. Portal users can enter keywords or filter by age, category, or postal code to narrow their options. The website houses service listings in 16 categories including financial challenges, loneliness, and social vulnerability. Each service listing includes a description of the offering, contacts, and intended audiences.

Health & Human Services+2
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Aarhus, DK invests in new technology to convert wastewater into eco-friendly byproducts

Municipal-owned utility Aarhus Vand supplies startup Organic Fuel Technology with wastewater for treatment. The company's microwave reactor technology converts sewage into vehicle biofuel, biochar fertilizer, and biogas for electrical generation. This process uses less energy than other waste treatment processes and leaves high-quality byproducts. Organic Fuel Technology received funding from the city's green investment fund to test the technology.

Energy Solutions+3
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Aarhus, DK experimenting with artificial intelligence to improve public notifications

City officials began this pilot to prioritize and standardize emergency notifications to residents. Public employees responsible for creating messages place their drafts through an AI-enabled platform. This platform uses past notifications to order drafts in the queue based on timeliness and relevance. Aarhus staffers will assess their own drafts and align with the platform to speed up the creation of high-priority messages.

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