Water is precious. Those who use it economically can help to protect the environment and climate – and go easy on their wallet. Saving water is easy. Even small changes in our daily habits can help. Find out how you can automatically save water with modern technologies here. And what else you can do to avoid wasting this valuable resource.
A lovely, warm bath is good for the soul. However, this pleasure consumes 100 to 200 liters of water, depending on the size of the tub. That’s quite a lot, especially since every single liter has to be heated. Showering is much more economical: It only uses 40 to 60 liters on average. Perhaps you could save your bath for special occasions and get yourself a feel-good shower instead? If you want to go one step further, choose resource-conserving hand and overhead shower models.
With an EcoSmart shower from hansgrohe, you can save up to 60 percent more water compared to a conventional shower head. The difference lies in the inner workings of the shower: The EcoSmart technology automatically limits the water flow to approximately 6 to 9 liters per minute. Because less water has to be heated as a result, EcoSmart also helps to save energy. And those who use less fresh water also pay less in sewage fees. The most resource-friendly shower from hansgrohe is the Crometta 85 Green hand shower. It consumes just under 6 liters of water per minute (at 3 bar). Good to know: An EcoSmart shower with several spray modes can properly pamper you despite a lower flow rate.
With Water Flow Control, a resource-conserving technology from hansgrohe, water consumption can be actively controlled during a shower. When lathering up or washing hair, a gentle, water-saving flow is usually sufficient. Only when rinsing out shampoo or shower gel is the water flow increased to thoroughly remove residue. The water spray can then be adjusted back down to a lower level. This turns showering into a mindful experience that conserves water but still offers maximum comfort.
Time to be honest: How are your shower time and temperature looking? In addition to the technology, our behavior and habits play a key role in saving water. Our study on showering habits (in Germany) shows that the average shower time in Germany is around 11 minutes per day. This means a household of two people showering for 11 minutes a day at a flow rate of, let’s say, 8 liters per minute would consume around 64,240 liters of water per year. This is roughly equivalent to the amount of drinking water a grown African elephant needs in a year.
Reducing water consumption in the shower to up to 6 liters per minute and showering for 3:54 minutes – the exact length of the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams – would cut consumption to 17,520 liters, a reduction of almost 73% a year.
By actively reducing the showering time and adjusting the water temperature, we can further reduce our water consumption in the shower and our energy consumption in the bathroom.
If you don't have solar panels on your roof or use geothermal energy, you will inevitably use fossil fuels to heat your water. Whoever succeeds in cutting down on warm water in their everyday life will minimize the production of climate-damaging carbon dioxide and thus their ecological footprint on Earth. Besides that, they will also slim down their energy bill. Don’t want to waste warm water when washing your hands every day? Good. hansgrohe has invented an environmentally friendly technology for this as well.
A lavatory faucet with hansgrohe CoolStart technology can reduce your energy requirements day in, day out. Because with these faucets, hot water only flows when you really need it. How does that work? If the single-hole faucet’s handle is in the middle position, only cold water will be dispensed. Only when you deliberately turn the handle to the left (or turn it forwards if the controls are on the side) is warm water sent through the pipelines. CoolStart marks an environmentally friendly trend in the bathroom world, while also making things easier on your bank balance.
All hansgrohe lavatory faucets with EcoSmart technology specifically reduce water consumption to around 5 liters per minute at 3 bar water pressure, while EcoSmart+ models need just 4 liters per minute. With EcoSmart overhead and hand showers, you use just 8 liters per minute, while EcoSmart+ shower heads reduce the flow to as little as 6 liters per minute or less (at 3 bar). That’s up to 40 % less water compared to standard hansgrohe showers – or as low as 60 % with EcoSmart+.
The special flow limitation and air that gets mixed into the water guarantee maximum comfort as they create a pleasant, bubbling water spray that still has the feel-good factor.
With a convenient single-hole faucet or a Select faucet, you can decide at any time when you want the water to flow and stop in the bathroom and kitchen. Sophisticated hansgrohe operating technologies help you to switch the water on and off quickly. The investment in a new, frequently used product such as a faucet will quickly pay for itself. And the environment will thank you for your contribution anyway!
While you turn the two handles and wait for the water to reach the right temperature and amount, much of it is already flowing down the drain and into the rivers, unused. Apart from the fact that modern single-hole faucets are much nicer to use in your home, they can also help you to set the desired water flow and temperature much more quickly than two-handle faucets. You gain time and comfort with single-hole faucets. And you’ll soon have more money left.
With hansgrohe Select technology, the traditional operating lever on the wash basin disappears completely. The water flow on these leverless faucets can be conveniently switched on and off at the touch of a button. This encourages you to save water every day – and lets you select your shower pleasure. Lavatory and sink unit faucets with the Select function are not only economical, but they also have a minimalist design. They let your washplace and sink basin shine in an ultra-modern way.
In our bathrooms and kitchens, precious water often disappears unused down the drain – simply because nostalgic faucets or outdated shower systems allow it to. Let’s identify the biggest water guzzlers and money wasters. To consciously reduce water consumption in everyday life.
Is your faucet leaking? It’ll be more expensive than you might think in the long run. Be sure to have dripping faucets sealed as soon as possible. Sometimes just replacing a seal is all it takes. If, on the other hand, your faucet is already pretty old, you should consider finally retiring it. But please replace the old iron one with a modern faucet with a water saving function.
What applies to faucets also applies to shower heads, washing machines, and dishwashers: Ancient models usually consume significantly more water than new ones and belong in the recycling yard. Pay attention to the energy efficiency class when purchasing new items. Which appliances save a lot of water and energy? Be sure to choose environmentally friendly models from classes A to A+++. Speaking of efficiency: Washing machines and dishwashers should never run half empty. Do not switch on the machine until it has been optimally loaded. You can usually do without the pre-rinsing or pre-wash program. Many machines have an environmentally friendly short cycle for fewer dishes/less laundry.
