Smart Living makes sustainable living easier, with digital controls optimising efficiency.

You can use sustainable eco-functions and control consumption via your smartphone.

In the living room, you can save energy and live more sustainably through conscious heating and reduced electricity consumption. To improve efficiency, economical light sources and clean radiators are recommended.

The radiators should radiate heat freely. Curtains or furniture in front of the heating elements block the heat.

For home textiles, the Green Button (Grüne Knopf) is an important sustainability seal.

A sustainable interior is also evident in the floor. Products such as wood, cork, natural stone or tiles are particularly popular.

For more sustainability in everyday life, it is advisable to use electrical appliances that are as economical as possible. Save up to 60% electricity compared to older appliances by using a refrigerator with an A+++ energy efficiency rating. Modern dishwashers save 50% water and 28% electricity compared to washing dishes by hand.

When cooking, it is important that the pot or pan fits perfectly on the hob. That way, no heat is lost. When baking, preheating is usually not necessary. Only special recipes such as sponge cake and puff pastry require the preheating temperature. To save energy, use the residual heat.

Repair a dripping tap immediately.

Set the water temperature via single-lever mixers.

With kitchen utensils made of wood and other natural materials, you reduce the amount of plastic for more sustainability at home.

The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) recommends organic food for your sustainable life. The information on the current organic and test seals will help you make your choice.

Ecological products such as sustainable worktops made of natural stone or regionally sourced wood will also improve your eco-balance. Real wood products such as bamboo worktops are much more sustainable than plastic worktops.

Especially in the bathroom, ventilation should be frequent due to the increased humidity. Instead of constantly tilting the windows in a heated bathroom, the energy-saving option is to ventilate the room intermittently.

Washing machines and dryers often have energy-saving programmes. In addition, you should make sure that the machines are filled appropriately so that not too much water is used unnecessarily for few clothes.

With sensor fittings, water-saving connections and flow limiters, you reduce consumption and protect the environment.

There are jet regulators for water taps and water cartridges that serve as saving inserts. These are also suitable for the shower.

Use reusable cotton buds or bamboo ear swabs. Bamboo toothbrushes are plastic-free, antibacterial and biodegradable. For oral hygiene, there is plastic-free dental floss.

For shaving, use an economical electric razor or a classic razor with a metal blade. 50 years of using disposable razors consumes an average of 1,500 pieces.

Plants improve the air and filter out pollutants. Seals such as Demeter, Naturland, Bioland and the EU organic seal certify that no environmentally harmful chemical pesticides have been used. Buy your plants from local farmers. Exotic plants are often flown in and have a large ecological footprint.

Although wallpapers meet EU requirements, they are still considered risky in Germany because they contain phthalates, i.e. plasticisers. It is better to use safe wallpapers with an eco-label (e.g. Der Blaue Engel).

Pay attention to the room temperature; in the bedroom, about 18°C is usually sufficient. Lowering roller shutters at night supports natural heat insulation.

Efficient heating and ventilation can noticeably reduce electricity consumption. In addition, heaters should not be blocked or covered with curtains.

Upholstery and covers made of wool, organic cotton or hemp are considered very sustainable.

Second-hand products optimise sustainability - you can also find particularly beautiful examples in antique shops. When buying new furniture, the following quality seals are important: FCS, Holz von Hier, ÖkoControl, Naturland, eco-INSTITUT, Der Blaue Engel.

PVC toys can contain harmful substances. Use wooden toys that are unpainted, waxed or treated with environmentally friendly varnish.

Especially in the children's room, care should be taken to ensure that products are free of harmful substances. This applies to furniture, floors, and walls.

Choose mattresses made of natural materials that have been tested for harmful substances. Labels like OEKO-TEX® will help you find the right brand.

When planning a new children's room, underfloor heating should be considered for two reasons: Firstly, you save on heating costs and secondly, your children can play barefoot without any worries.

Sustainable children's room furniture grows with the child and is very durable due to its high stability. Height-adjustable children's desks are also particularly characterised by the fact that they grow with the child over the years.

With adjustable furniture that grows with your child, you can even reduce your consumption.