Katarina Vuinac
Katarina Vuinac
Art Blooms – The Most Beautiful Front of the Environmental Fight
Art has become a powerful ally in raising awareness about nature conservation in a world increasingly facing environmental challenges. Valentina Talijan, a visual artist from Smederevska Palanka, has found a way to merge creativity and activism, creating a unique concept…
From Soot to Ink – How Pollution Becomes a Tool for Art
Air pollution often resembles dense fog covering cities, and artists frequently use it as inspiration for powerful, mystical photographs. While it may appear abstract and mesmerizing in images, the reality is far more serious—air pollution is responsible for the highest…
Scientists from Vinča Designing a Multifunctional Filter for Wastewater Purification and Hydrogen Production
Imagine a piece of paper floating on wastewater containing harmless and natural particles. The sun activates these particles, and beneath the film, a miracle occurs. Bacteria are eliminated, pesticides, dyes, and other pollutants in the water are degraded, and as…
Long-Term Profitability of Renewable Energy in the Shadow of High Upfront Costs
The decision to transition to renewable energy sources as an alternative to fossil fuels is often questioned due to concerns about financial viability, with high initial costs being the primary factor. However, new research published by EMBER shows that such…
Reverse Vending Machines – A Smart Solution for a Clean Future
Plastic waste is one of today’s biggest environmental challenges. Every year, around 500 billion plastic bottles are consumed worldwide, with a significant number ending up in nature instead of being recycled. It is estimated that as much as eight million…
Earth Day 2025 – Dedicated to Renewable Energy
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd and represents a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of environmental protection. It was first marked in 1970 in the United States, and it has been officially celebrated…
Circular Economy – A Goal or a Means of Waste Management?
The last two centuries have been characterized by intensive exploitation of natural resources, resulting in significant changes in both natural and anthropogenic material flows. The need for developing and implementing a circular economy has arisen due to the excessive consumption…