Sustainability Starts at Home♻️
Insulation, solar panels, and heat pumps can make building or converting a home sustainable - but also expensive. Yet sustainability starts before construction. Small, everyday actions like saving water and energy or reducing waste can have a big impact. BRITA supports your efforts with filters that provide fresh, great-tasting water without plastic bottles or unnecessary transport.
Saving Water Made Easy: Small Everyday Tricks💧
Saving water is an easy way to make your home greener. Using less conserves this vital resource, protects the environment, and reduces energy costs. Here are some practical tips:
Green Consumption for Your Home🏡
Sustainable consumption is key to a greener home. By shopping mindfully and reducing packaging waste, you help protect the planet while saving energy and money.
- Choose local, seasonal, and plant-based foods: They lower transport distances and CO₂ emissions.
- Avoid food waste: Plan meals and use leftovers creatively to reduce waste and cut costs.
- Grow your own herbs or vegetables: Even a small balcony or windowsill garden reduces packaging and transport impact.
Green Living with Plants🪴
Plants not only brighten your home but also support a healthier, more sustainable environment.
- Air-purifying plants: Ivy, spider plants, and snake plants filter pollutants, boost humidity, and improve indoor air.
- Bee and insect friendly plants: Flowering varieties on your balcony or windowsill help biodiversity thrive.
- Natural fertiliser: Coffee grounds are rich in nutrients and make great fertiliser - improving soil and deterring pests.
Manage Waste Cleverly♻️
Energy efficiency isn’t the only part of sustainability - waste management matters too. Smart habits can greatly reduce your environmental footprint.
- Separate and recycle: Sorting paper, glass, plastic, and residual waste allows materials to be reused and saves resources.
- Compost organic waste: Turn kitchen and garden scraps into compost to cut landfill and enrich soil.
- Shop packaging-free: Choose unpackaged goods or visit zero-waste shops to reduce plastic and support sustainable consumption.
Join The Cycle: Discover How BRITA Gives Filters a Second Life💙
BRITA has recycled water filter cartridges for over 30 years, collecting household and Professional cartridges for reuse. Materials like plastic, carbon, and ion exchangers are recovered and regenerated, reducing CO₂, cutting waste, and returning up to 85% of materials to the cycle.
Use Energy Wisely: Reduce Your Consumption in the Long Term⚡
Conscious energy use is a key aspect of a green home. Every kilowatt-hour saved protects the environment, lowers CO₂ emissions, reduces dependence on fossil fuels, and cuts your bills.
Practical steps include:
- Switch off devices completely: Electronics still consume power in standby mode. Turning them off fully saves energy and money.
- Use LED bulbs and energy-efficient appliances: Modern options use far less power and often last longer.
- Try smart plugs: Track your devices’ energy use to identify and eliminate unnecessary consumption.
Digital Helpers for a Greener Home🤳
Digital tools make your home smarter and more energy-efficient by monitoring and reducing water and electricity use while simplifying control of heating and lighting.
Consider these aids:
- Apps to monitor consumption: Track water, electricity, and even food use to spot potential savings.
- Automatic timers: Ensure appliances run only when needed, saving energy and extending their lifespan.
- Smart, connected appliances: Devices that optimise consumption automatically make your household more sustainable.
