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Olympic venues: Reuse, recycle, repurpose

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03.08.2022

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IOC research shows that 85 per cent of all permanent venues used at the Olympic Games from Athens 1896 to PyeongChang 2018 – and 92 per cent of permanent venues used in the 21st century – remain in...

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Cancer-causing PAHs further restricted in rubber granules

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02.08.2022

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As of 10 August 2022, new rules apply in the EU/EEA. They prohibit the placing on the market and use of granules and mulches as infill if they contain more than 20 mg/kg of the sum of the eight PAHs.

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IAKS pool conference and facility tour in Asker, Norway 7-8 September

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28.07.2022

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Speakers from Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and the UK will share their experience. The conference will see the sustainability concepts of the aquatic facilities in Asker and Baerum...

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Innovative outdoor activity areas: Intl IAKS Conference 5-6 Oct in Odense, Denmark

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27.07.2022

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Outdoor activity infrastructure requires less budget than indoor facilities but can serve a larger amount of users. What exactly are the benefits of establishing facilities for urban lifestyle sports...

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Surprise at IAKS Study Trip to Greater Vancouver

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26.07.2022

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Integrated community facilities are fundamental to the Canadian approach, and some of the components included came as a surprise to many of the delegates. Facilities such as the Edmonds Community...

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IAKS ANZ networking event a huge success

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25.07.2022

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IAKS members had the opportunity to connect, network and create new ties to both local and international members, during the IAKS network event held in conjunction with Australasia’s leading community...

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