We actually know that regular, hot baths have a negative impact on our personal carbon footprint. A full bath consumes twice to five times as much water and energy as a shower. That is not good for the environment. Not to mention the costs, because all those liters and kilowatt hours are also reflected in our bills. If you now say: „I need my full bath! I'd rather save money on shopping and offset my CO2 emissions by cycling", then that's perfectly understandable and your right. Relaxing, switching off and getting away from it all are incredibly important. For this reason, hansgrohe has a solution for you.
Because hansgrohe is an expert in wellness, the company develops product solutions that are designed to make everyone happy. And: it conducts research. Because everything the Green Company develops takes the environment into account. For example, hansgrohe has carried out a CO2 analysis around your ecological footprint in the bathroom have it carried out – with interesting results on the Saving in the bath tub. Just this much: mermaids and squeaky duck captains can breathe a sigh of relief before they go under.
Rushing through commercially available bath tubs with every full bath on average 100 to 200 liters. Giant tubs consume many more precious resources. Resources in the majority, because after all, every single liter of water also requires heat energy. For comparison: When showering, the average is 40 to 60 liters. So you can save a lot of water, energy, greenhouse gases and costs by showering off. Shower beats bath tub. The CO2 balance is clear.
Fortunately, there are wellness showers. Anyone who invests in a shower system with several showers and wellness jets will enjoy a time-out for body, mind and soul comparable to bathing in a tub. Anyone who chooses showers with an economy function and microfine PowderRain jets, for example, will be delighted with the savings potential and the feel-good factor: Why not invest in a Floor-level shower without stumbling blocks. Because this is how you make provisions for old age;
Öecologically well thought-out products such as those with EcoSmart consume far fewer valuable resources – while maintaining the same level of comfort. Whether bathing, showering or washing your hands: With the hansgrohe water saving calculator quickly find out how much water and energy you can save with hansgrohe taps and showers.
The hansgrohe CO2 analysis distinguishes between „use phase" (= CO2e emissionsß during the use of a bathroom product) and „creation phase" (= CO2e emissionsß during the manufacture of a bathroom product). Here are the specific figures for the usage phase in your household:
The results show: For you, the biggest lever for saving greenhouse gases at the bath tub is hot water, and by a wide margin. We have many opportunities to reduce our demand for hot baths and cut our costs;
*The calculations are based on a standard bathtub in a German bathroom:
Unlike basin taps, the flow rate (= water consumption of liters per minute) is not as important for bath mixers. After all, you want the bath tub to fill as quickly as possible for a full or half bath.
But perhaps you are one of the many people who do not have a shower cabin - and shower in your bath tub. Clever water and energy-saving technologies are very important here. Showers with EcoSmart technology save considerable water one, keyword: „flow limiter". Do you remember? The fewer liters that need to be heated, the lower the CO2 balance and energy bill.
In addition to our resource-conserving behavior, we can improve our carbon footprint in the bathroom by making smart consumption decisions. Please make sure that you only buy High-quality bathroom products from the brand manufacturer buy or have installed. The bath mixer or the cheap shower head from the discount store often give up the ghost in no time at all. Such Wear and tear products are cost eaters and hardly anything pollutes the environment as much as multiple purchases. There is another trick to saving CO2 when it comes to your beloved bath:
Bath tubs with the capacity of a swimming pool leave the footprint of a giant Goliath. But we would rather be Davids. Out of responsibility for the environment and our descendants, we should do without this mega-luxury. After all, every liter of hot water makes the meter rattle and blows greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. If you are currently rethinking and renovating your bathroom:
Materials, packaging and recyclability are also important ecological aspects of bathroom furnishings. Create your own Timeless quality products that have a long service life. And those that can be easily recycled at some point. Recyclable steel enamel or high-quality, durable acrylic are recommended as materials
What applies to the bath tub also applies to everything you install around it: Hands off inferior plastic with a short service life. cheap plastic stuff! Instead, opt for bathroom products with a convincing life cycle assessment and suppliers who are committed to sustainable value chains and a circular economy. When buying, also look out for environmental seals, eco-certificates and test stickers. Conclusion: Reduce your CO2e balance in the bath tub You can also do this by making sustainable purchasing decisions when it comes to bath materials and bath mixers (concealed or surface-mounted), wall coverings and tiles, hand showers, shower hoses and hose connections. Accessories and storage systems on the bath tub should also be of good, durable quality;
Yes, you use an average of 40 to 60 liters in the shower and an average of 100 to 200 liters in a full bath in a standard bath tub. So you save a lot of water, energy, greenhouse gases and costs when you shower. You can save the most with water-saving showers.
If you buy a shower system with several showers and wellness jets, you can enjoy a time-out for body, mind and soul comparable to a full bath. And yes: hansgrohe economy showers can be used with microfine PowderRain, for example. You can look forward to the savings potential and the feel-good factor.
Bathe less often and make a full bath a luxurious exception to your bathing routine. If you do take a full bath, don't bathe quite so hot. And simply don't let the bath tub fill to the brim, this also reduces your ecological footprint.
With bath mixers from discount stores, there is a risk that their quality and durability will not be convincing. Cheaper models often tend to wear out prematurely, which can make it necessary to replace them soon. Worn products pollute the environment and cause unnecessary waste. Make sure you buy durable bathroom products from a brand manufacturer or have them installed.
When buying a bath tub, material, recyclability and durability are essential ecological criteria. It is advisable to opt for timeless quality products that offer a long service life and can be easily recycled at the end of their life cycle. For bath tubs, materials such as recyclable steel enamel and high-quality, durable acrylic are preferable.