Saving energy and water in the bathroom
Water consumption and potential savings in Germany
Although not immediately apparent to most people in their everyday lives, it is nevertheless a fact that the amount of drinking water available worldwide is steadily decreasing. This is a real problem, as it is having an increasingly negative impact on both the environment and our wallets. And yet, an average of 127 liters of drinking water are consumed per person per day in Germany.¹ What can we do about it? It is important to raise social awareness of drinking water consumption and to actively save water.
Consumption in Germany
889 liters per person in one week
With Duravit faucets
Save up to 533.4 liters¹ (faucets & showerheads)
This could be used to
Fill 2.8 bathtubs per week
Or could be used to
Water 7 trees² per week
Water-saving faucets for lower water consumption
All Duravit faucets are designed as water-saving products as standard. All Duravit sink faucets are therefore reduced to an economical consumption of 5.5 l/min, while maintaining the same high level of comfort. In addition, there are other innovative features that make it easy to save water in everyday life.
Our energy saving heroes
Save water with MinusFlow
MinusFlow saves water automatically. A flow limiter in the aerator limits the flow rate from the outset. This significantly reduces consumption.
Fact: MinusFlow limits the flow rate of sink faucets from a maximum of 5.5 l/min to 3.5 l/min. This corresponds to savings of up to 40% of the water flowing out. Hand showers also offer savings of up to 40%, and overhead showers even up to 60%. This means annual savings of up to $144.50 for sink faucets, up to $1,079.195 for hand showers, and up to $2,697.97 for overhead showers.
Save water with AirPlus
Thanks to the AirPlus feature, the water jet is additionally enriched with air. This not only saves water, but also makes the jet pleasantly full and soft and ensures less water splashing around the sink. AirPlus is available for standard fittings and for the respective MinusFlow variants.
Fact: AirPlus combines water saving with extra comfort.
Save energy with FreshStart
Single-lever mixers in the energy-saving FreshStart version only supply cold water when the lever is in the middle position. For hot water, the lever must be actively turned to the left. This means that the water is only heated when it is actually needed. And the visually appealing middle position of the handle can also be used without unnecessary hot water consumption.
Fact: Duravit FreshStart faucets offer full control over hot water consumption and therefore effectively reduce energy consumption in everyday life. With FreshStart, a family of four can save an average of over 300 kg of CO² per year², which corresponds to 751.33 kWh or up to $277.99.*
*Details on calculation
A. MinusFlow (reduced water flow)
Model designation:
Duravit Hand shower 1jet 110 MinusFlow, UV0652013010 / UV0652014010 (9 L/min)
Statement:
A family of four can save up to EUR 1,079.19 and up to 834.21 kg of CO2 per year with a Duravit MinusFlow hand shower compared to a conventional hand shower. *
*The calculation is based on the following assumptions:
- Note: The savings shown are based on the lower water consumption of the Duravit MinusFlow hand shower (9 L/min) compared to a standard hand shower (approx. 15 L/min). The reduced hot water consumption also saves energy, which is needed to heat the water.
- Each family member showers daily at an average water temperature of 38°C for seven minutes at a time.
- Form of energy used: Electricity / Electricity price: EUR 0.37 per kWh
Initial water temperature: 10°C / Cost of heating 1 liter of water from the initial water temperature to 38°C: EUR 0.0120176** / Water price: EUR 0.00563 per liter / CO2 emission factor 420 g per kWh / MinusFlow water consumption per minute: 9 L / Water consumption of conventional hand showers per minute: 15 L - ** EUR 0.0120176 = 28 (temperature difference 38°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh)
- The savings of EUR 1,079.19 per year are made up of (i) water savings of EUR 344.29 (= 6 (difference in water consumption 15 liters – 9 liters) * 7 (shower time per person in minutes) * 4 (number of people in the household) * 7 (frequency of showers per person per week) * 52 (number of weeks) * 0.00563 (water price per liter in EUR)) and (ii) energy cost savings of EUR 734.90 (=6 (water consumption difference 15 liters – 9 liters) * 7 (duration of shower per person in minutes) * 4 (number of people in the household) * 7 (frequency of showers per person per week) * 52 (number of weeks) * 28 (temperature difference 38°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C)) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh)).
- The CO2 savings mentioned above are based on energy savings of 1,986.22 kWh with a CO2 emission factor of 420 g per kWh.
Model designation:
Duravit Hand shower 3jet 110 MinusFlow, UV0652015010 / UV0652016010 (9 L/min)
Duravit Hand shower 3jet Click! 120 MinusFlow, UV0652017010 (9 L/min)
Statement:
A family of four can save up to EUR 899.32 and up to 695.18 kg of CO2 per year with a Duravit MinusFlow hand shower compared to a conventional hand shower. *
*The calculation is based on the following assumptions:
- Note: The savings shown are based on the lower water consumption of the Duravit MinusFlow hand shower (9 L/min) compared to a standard hand shower (approx. 14 L/min). The reduced hot water consumption also saves energy, which is needed to heat the water.
- Each family member showers daily at an average water temperature of 38°C for seven minutes at a time.
- Form of energy used: Electricity / Electricity price: EUR 0.37 per kWh
Initial water temperature: 10°C / Cost of heating 1 liter of water from the initial water temperature to 38°C: EUR 0.0120176** / Water price: EUR 0.00563 per liter / CO2 emission factor 420 g per kWh / MinusFlow water consumption per minute: 9 L / Water consumption of conventional hand showers per minute: 15 L - ** EUR 0.0120176 = 28 (temperature difference 38°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh)
- The savings of EUR 899.32 per year are made up of (i) water savings of EUR 286.90 (= 5 (difference in water consumption 14 liters – 9 liters) * 7 (shower time per person in minutes) * 4 (number of people in the household) * 7 (frequency of showers per person per week) * 52 (number of weeks) * 0.00563 (water price per liter in EUR)) and (ii) energy cost savings of EUR 612.42 (=5 (water consumption difference 14 liters – 9 liters) * 7 (duration of shower per person in minutes) * 4 (number of people in the household) * 7 (frequency of showers per person per week) * 52 (number of weeks) * 28 (temperature difference 38°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C)) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh)).
- The CO2 savings mentioned above are based on energy savings of 1,655.18 kWh with a CO2 emission factor of 420 g per kWh.
Model designation:
Duravit round shower rail MinusFlow, UV0642001010 (9 L/min)
Duravit square shower rail MinusFlow, UV0642002010 (9 L/min)
Statement:
A family of four can save up to EUR 1,438.91 and up to 1,112.28 kg of CO2 per year with a Duravit MinusFlow bar shower compared to a conventional hand shower. *
*The calculation is based on the following assumptions:
- Note: The savings shown are based on the lower water consumption of the Duravit MinusFlow hand shower (9 L/min) compared to a standard hand shower (approx. 17 L/min). The reduced hot water consumption also saves energy, which is needed to heat the water.
- Each family member showers daily at an average water temperature of 38°C for seven minutes at a time.
- Form of energy used: Electricity / Electricity price: EUR 0.37 per kWh
Initial water temperature: 10°C / Cost of heating 1 liter of water from the initial water temperature to 38°C: EUR 0.0120176** / Water price: EUR 0.00563 per liter / CO2 emission factor 420 g per kWh / MinusFlow water consumption per minute: 9 L / Water consumption of conventional hand showers per minute: 15 L - ** EUR 0.0120176 = 28 (temperature difference 38°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh)
- The savings of EUR 1,438.91 per year are made up of (i) water savings of EUR 459.05 (= 8 (difference in water consumption 17 liters – 9 liters) * 7 (shower time per person in minutes) * 4 (number of people in the household) * 7 (frequency of showers per person per week) * 52 (number of weeks) * 0.00563 (water price per liter in EUR)) and (ii) energy cost savings of EUR 979.87 (=8 (water consumption difference 17 liters – 9 liters) * 7 (duration of shower per person in minutes) * 4 (number of people in the household) * 7 (frequency of showers per person per week) * 52 (number of weeks) * 28 (temperature difference 38°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C)) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh)).
- The CO2 savings mentioned above are based on energy savings of 2,648.29 kWh with a CO2 emission factor of 420 g per kWh.
Model designation:
Duravit Overhead shower 1jet 230 MinusFlow, UV0662017010 (9 L/min)
Statement:
A family of four can save up to EUR 2,697.97 and up to 2,085.53 kg of CO2 per year with a Duravit MinusFlow overhead shower compared to a conventional overhead shower. *
*The calculation is based on the following assumptions:
- Note: The savings shown are based on the lower water consumption of the Duravit MinusFlow overhead shower (9 L/min) compared to a standard overhead shower (approx. 24 L/min). The reduced hot water consumption also saves energy, which is needed to heat the water.
- Each family member showers daily at an average water temperature of 38°C for seven minutes at a time.
- Form of energy used: Electricity / Electricity price: EUR 0.37 per kWh
- Initial water temperature: 10°C / Cost of heating 1 liter of water from the initial water temperature to 38°C: EUR 0.0120176 ** / Water price: EUR 0.00563 per liter / CO2 emission factor 420 g per kWh / MinusFlow water consumption per minute: 9 L / Water consumption of a conventional overhead shower per minute: 24 L
- ** EUR 0.0120176 = 28 (temperature difference 38°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh)
- The savings of EUR 2,697.97 per year consist of (i) water savings of EUR 860.71 (= (15 (difference in water consumption 24 liters – 9 liters) * 7 (duration of shower per person in minutes) * 4 (number of people in the household) * 7 (frequency of showers per person per week) * 52 (number of weeks) * EUR 0.00563 (water price per liter in EUR)) and (ii) energy cost savings of EUR 1,837.25 (= 15 (water consumption difference 24 liters – 9 liters) * 7 (duration of shower per person in minutes) * 4 (number of people in the household) * 7 (frequency of showers per person per week) * 52 (number of weeks) * 28 (temperature difference 38°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 EUR (electricity price in EUR per kWh).
- The CO2 savings mentioned above are based on energy savings of 4,965.54 kWh with a CO2 emission factor of 420 g per kWh.
Model designation:
Duravit Overhead shower 1jet 250 MinusFlow, UV0662018010 (9 L/min)
Statement:
A family of four can save up to EUR 2,158.37 and up to 1,668.42 kg of CO2 per year with a Duravit MinusFlow overhead shower compared to a conventional overhead shower. *
*The calculation is based on the following assumptions:
- Note: The savings shown are based on the lower water consumption of the Duravit MinusFlow overhead shower (9 L/min) compared to a standard overhead shower (approx. 21 L/min). The reduced hot water consumption also saves energy, which is needed to heat the water.
- Each family member showers daily at an average water temperature of 38°C for seven minutes at a time.
- Form of energy used: Electricity / Electricity price: EUR 0.37 per kWh
- Initial water temperature: 10°C / Cost of heating 1 liter of water from the initial water temperature to 38°C: EUR 0.0120176 ** / Water price: EUR 0.00563 per liter / CO2 emission factor 420 g per kWh / MinusFlow water consumption per minute: 9 L / Water consumption of a conventional overhead shower per minute: 24 L
- ** EUR 0.0120176 = 28 (temperature difference 38°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh)
- The savings of EUR 2,158.37 per year consist of (i) water savings of EUR 688.57 (= (12 (difference in water consumption 21 liters – 9 liters) * 7 (duration of shower per person in minutes) * 4 (number of people in the household) * 7 (frequency of showers per person per week) * 52 (number of weeks) * EUR 0.00563 (water price per liter in EUR)) and (ii) energy cost savings of EUR 1,469.80 (= 12 (water consumption difference 21 liters – 9 liters) * 7 (duration of shower per person in minutes) * 4 (number of people in the household) * 7 (frequency of showers per person per week) * 52 (number of weeks) * 28 (temperature difference 38°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 EUR (electricity price EUR per kWh)).
- The CO2 savings mentioned above are based on energy savings of 3,972.43 kWh with a CO2 emission factor of 420 g per kWh.
Model designation:
Duravit No.1 Single-lever basin mixer S MinusFlow, N11012001010 (3.5 L/min)
Duravit No.1 Single-lever basin mixer M MinusFlow, N11022001010 (3.5 L/min)
Duravit No.1 Single-lever basin mixer L MinusFlow, N11032001010 (3.5 L/min)
Statement:
A family of four can save up to EUR 144.50 and up to 107.58 kg of CO2 per year with a Duravit MinusFlow single-lever basin mixer compared to a conventional single-lever basin mixer. *
*The calculation is based on the following assumptions:
- Note: The savings shown are based on the lower water consumption of the Duravit MinusFlow single-lever basin mixer (3.5 L/min) compared to a standard single-lever basin mixer (approx. 5 L/min). The reduced hot water consumption also saves energy, which is needed to heat the water.
- Each family member uses the single-lever basin mixer 10.9 times a day for 22.4 seconds at an average water temperature of 35°C.
- Energy source used: Electricity / Electricity price: EUR 0.37 per kWh / Initial water temperature: 10°C / Cost of heating 1 liter of water from the initial water temperature to 35°C: EUR 0.01073** / Water price: EUR 0.00563 per liter / CO2 emission factor 420 g per kWh / MinusFlow water consumption per minute: 3.5 L / Water consumption of conventional single-lever washbasin mixer per minute: 5 L
- ** EUR 0.01073 = 25 (temperature difference 35°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh)
- The savings of EUR 144.50 per year are made up of (i) water savings of EUR 49.73 (= 1.5 (difference in water consumption 5 liters – 3.5 liters) * 0.37 (time spent washing hands per person in minutes) * 4 (number of people in the household) * 10.9 (frequency of hand washing per person per day) * 365 (number of days in the year) * EUR 0.00563 (water price per liter in EUR)) and (ii) energy costs saved in the amount of EUR 94.77 (= 1.5 (water consumption difference 5 liters – 3.5 liters) * 0.37 (time spent washing hands per person in minutes) * 4 (number of people in the household) * 10.9 (frequency of hand washing per person per day) * 365 (number of days) * 25 (temperature difference 35°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 EUR (electricity price per kWh).
- The CO2 savings mentioned above are based on energy savings of 256.14 kWh with a CO2 emission factor of 420 g per kWh.
B. FreshStart (energy saving)
Model designation:
Duravit Tulum single-lever basin mixer S FreshStart, TU1011001010 (5 L/min)
Duravit Tulum single-lever basin mixer M FreshStart, TU1021001010/ TU10210046 (5 L/min)
Duravit No.1 Single lever basin mixer M FreshStart, N11021001010 (5 L/min)
Duravit D-Neo single lever basin mixer S FreshStart, DE1011001010 (5 L/min)
Statement:
A family of four can save up to EUR 252.72 and up to 286.87 kg of CO2 per year with a Duravit FreshStart single-lever basin mixer compared to a conventional single-lever basin mixer. *
*The calculation is based on the following assumptions:
- Note: The savings shown are based on lower energy consumption achieved by the Duravit FreshStart single-lever basin mixer compared to a standard single-lever basin mixer thanks to the cold water start setting in the middle position of the handle. Based on typical user behavior, this leads to increased use of cold water instead of hot water.
- Each family member uses the single-lever basin mixer 10.9 times a day for 22.4 seconds at an average water temperature of 15°C.**
- ** 15°C is the weighted average of the use of the FreshStart single-lever washbasin mixer in the middle position of the handle at an initial water temperature of 10°C in 80% of cases and the use of hot water at a temperature of 35°C in 20% of cases.
- Form of energy used: Electricity / Electricity price: EUR 0.37 per kWh / Initial water temperature: 10°C / Cost of heating 1 liter of water from the initial water temperature to 35°C: EUR 0.01073 ***/ Cost of heating 1 liter of water from the initial water temperature to 15°C (weighted average when using FreshStart): EUR 0.002146**** / Water price: EUR 0.00563 per liter / CO2 emission factor 420 g per kWh /
- *** EUR 0.01073 = 25 (temperature difference 35°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh)
- **** EUR 0.002146 = 5 (temperature difference 15°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh)
- The stated savings of EUR 252.72 per year consist of energy costs saved in the amount of EUR 252.72 (= 5 (water consumption in liters per minute) * 0.37 (time spent washing hands per person in minutes) * 4 (number of people in the household) * 10.9 (frequency of hand washing per person per day) * 365 (number of days) * 20 (temperature difference 35°C - 15°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh).
- The CO2 savings mentioned above are based on energy savings of 683.03 kWh with a CO2 emission factor of 420 g per kWh.
Model designation:
Duravit No.1 Single-lever basin mixer S FreshStart, N11011001010 (4.5 L/min)
Statement:
A family of four can save up to EUR 227.45 and up to 258.18 kg of CO2 per year with a Duravit FreshStart single-lever basin mixer compared to a conventional single-lever basin mixer. *
*The calculation is based on the following assumptions:
- Note: The savings shown are based on lower energy consumption achieved by the Duravit FreshStart single-lever basin mixer compared to a standard single-lever basin mixer thanks to the cold water start setting in the middle position of the handle. Based on typical user behavior, this leads to increased use of cold water instead of hot water.
- Each family member uses the single-lever basin mixer 10.9 times a day for 22.4 seconds at an average water temperature of 15°C.**
- ** 15°C is the weighted average of the use of the FreshStart single-lever washbasin mixer in the middle position of the handle at an initial water temperature of 10°C in 80% of cases and the use of hot water at a temperature of 35°C in 20% of cases.
- Form of energy used: Electricity / Electricity price: EUR 0.37 per kWh / Initial water temperature: 10°C / Cost of heating 1 liter of water from the initial water temperature to 35°C: EUR 0.01073 ***/ Cost of heating 1 liter of water from the initial water temperature to 15°C (weighted average when using FreshStart): EUR 0.002146**** / Water price: EUR 0.00563 per liter / CO2 emission factor 420 g per kWh /
- *** EUR 0.01073 = 25 (temperature difference 35°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh)
- **** EUR 0.002146 = 5 (temperature difference 15°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh)
- The savings of EUR 227.45 per year consist of energy costs saved in the amount of EUR 227.45 (= 4.5 (water consumption in liters per minute) * 0.37 (time spent washing hands per person in minutes) * 4 (number of people in the household) * 10.9 (frequency of hand washing per person per day) * 365 (number of days) * 20 (temperature difference 35°C - 15°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh).
- The CO2 savings mentioned above are based on energy savings of 614.73 kWh with a CO2 emission factor of 420 g per kWh.
Model designation:
Duravit D-Neo single lever basin mixer M FreshStart, DE1021001010 (5.5 L/min)
Statement:
A family of four can save up to EUR 277.99 and up to 315.56 kg of CO2 per year with a Duravit FreshStart single-lever basin mixer compared to a conventional single-lever basin mixer. *
*The calculation is based on the following assumptions:
- Note: The savings shown are based on lower energy consumption achieved by the Duravit FreshStart single-lever basin mixer compared to a standard single-lever basin mixer thanks to the cold water start setting in the middle position of the handle. Based on typical user behavior, this leads to increased use of cold water instead of hot water.
- Each family member uses the single-lever basin mixer 10.9 times a day for 22.4 seconds at an average water temperature of 15°C.**
- ** 15°C is the weighted average of the use of the FreshStart single-lever washbasin mixer in the middle position of the handle at an initial water temperature of 10°C in 80% of cases and the use of hot water at a temperature of 35°C in 20% of cases.
- Form of energy used: Electricity / Electricity price: EUR 0.37 per kWh / Initial water temperature: 10°C / Cost of heating 1 liter of water from the initial water temperature to 35°C: EUR 0.01073 ***/ Cost of heating 1 liter of water from the initial water temperature to 15°C (weighted average when using FreshStart): EUR 0.002146**** / Water price: EUR 0.00563 per liter / CO2 emission factor 420 g per kWh /
- *** EUR 0.01073 = 25 (temperature difference 35°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh)
- **** EUR 0.002146 = 5 (temperature difference 15°C - 10°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh)
- The stated savings of EUR 277.99 per year consist of energy costs saved in the amount of EUR 277.99 (= 5.5 (water consumption in liters per minute) * 0.37 (time spent washing hands per person in minutes) * 4 (number of people in the household) * 10.9 (frequency of hand washing per person per day) * 365 (number of days) * 20 (temperature difference 35°C - 15°C) * 0.00116 (kilowatt hours required to heat 1 liter of water by 1°C) * 0.37 (electricity price in EUR per kWh).
- The CO2 savings mentioned above are based on energy savings of 751.33 kWh with a CO2 emission factor of 420 g per kWh.
Tips for saving water in the bathroom
1. Use water-saving faucets
The right faucets can help a lot when it comes to saving energy and water. All Duravit faucets are water-saving as standard. Selected products also have helpful features such as MinusFlow and AirPlus, which further enhance this property. This makes it easy to save water when showering, washing your hands, and bathing.
2. Economical & rimless toilets
Rimless toilets have the great advantage of being particularly easy to clean without using much water. Don't underestimate the practical dual-flush technology of flush plates with two options: small button, big savings. To actively save water, we recommend only selecting the larger flush volume when it is actually needed.
3. Jet regulator
Whether it's a water-saving shower head or a flow regulator to save water at the sink, it's definitely worth making sure that your faucets actively limit the amount of water they use. At Duravit, the MinusFlow feature fulfills this purpose.
4. Hygiene glazes
If less effort is required to clean bathroom ceramics, this can also save water. The innovative 2-in-1 Duravit DuraShield® ceramic glaze ensures that dirt cannot adhere, thus preventing it from building up. The positively charged metal ions contained in the glaze form an antibacterial coating which also contributes to easier cleaning of the toilet and thus to water savings.
5. Turn off the water in between
In many places, water can be saved by turning off the tap while not in use. For example, the water often runs while soaping your hands or brushing your teeth. It is also easy to save water when showering by turning off the shower head while shampooing.
Tips for saving energy in the bathroom
1. Ventilate and heat properly
You can save energy by ventilating and heating correctly. The most energy-efficient way to ventilate is to air rooms thoroughly three to four times a day, as well as after a shower or bath, as these produce a lot of steam. It is essential to turn off the heating when ventilating. It is also not necessary to keep the bathroom heated all the time – it is better to turn up the temperature shortly before you want to take a shower or bath.
2. Use thermostats
Thermostats keep the water temperature constant and compensate for pressure fluctuations. In this way, they can help to save energy. The HeatLock feature also prevents the water temperature from being accidentally set above 38 °C. This not only protects against scalding, but also ensures that water is not heated unnecessarily.
3. Pay attention to small electrical appliances
From electric razors to electric toothbrushes, bathrooms contain numerous small electrical appliances, many of which need to be charged regularly. However, to save energy, charging should not be a permanent state. Unplug appliances or charging stations from the power outlet when they are not in use and can be operated on battery power.
4. Light source
You can also save energy by choosing the right light bulbs. Duravit mirrors and mirror cabinets use LED lights, which consume less energy than conventional bulbs and are also very durable.
FAQs: Saving energy and water
Why should you save water?
Drinking water is becoming scarcer and more expensive worldwide. Per capita consumption is also very high in Germany. To ensure sustainable water consumption worldwide, we need to use (drinking) water much more carefully. The aim is to sensitize us and to question our own consumption.
How can you save water?
Saving water is not that difficult. More conscious use, such as switching off the washbasin tap when brushing your teeth, can make a big difference. As a general rule, water should be switched off when it is not immediately needed. Water-saving taps help with actual use.
Who can save water?
Every single person can save water. It is true that individuals can have little or no influence on water consumption, for example in the production of goods. Nevertheless, a great deal can be achieved by individuals using water more consciously. Ideally, awareness of this should be raised from an early age.
Where can you save water?
Water can be saved in all areas of everyday life. In the household, the focus here is particularly on the bathroom and kitchen. But water can also be saved through more conscious consumer behavior, for example by paying attention to the amount of water used to produce certain goods.
When can you save water?
You can basically save water at any time in everyday life. But also at other times, such as on vacation. For example, towels in hotels can be used several times to save hundreds of liters of water every day, as less washing is required. Choosing sustainable accommodation and avoiding water-scarce regions as a vacation destination can also make a difference.
How can you save energy?
The easiest way to save energy is to reduce unnecessary energy consumption in everyday life. As a rule, this can be done without much effort. For example, lights and electrical appliances that are not in use should be switched off completely. If the items only have a standby mode, power strips with a switch are recommended. When heating, the temperature should not be set too high and should not be left on for an unnecessarily long time.
Who can save energy?
Everyone can save energy in their everyday life. Here too, responsible use of resources, for which awareness is created at an early age, is worth a great deal.
Where can you save energy?
In the bathroom, for example, energy can be saved by using suitable fittings. Battery-operated appliances, such as shavers or hair dryers, should only be charged for as long as necessary and should not be left plugged into the socket permanently.
When can you save energy?
You can actually almost always save energy. In addition to everyday life, it is worth paying attention to the use of heating or air conditioning and lighting when on vacation, for example. These are often switched on in advance, even if they are not actually needed.
Sources
1 Source: https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/6378/umfrage/wasserverbrauch-in-ausgewaehlten-laendern/
2 Source: https://www1.wdr.de/fernsehen/aktuelle-stunde/strassenbaeume-giessen-100.html
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