Water & Appliances
Of course, saving energy is not just about the heating, the kitchen and electricity consumption, but also about using resources such as our drinking water efficiently.
When it comes to water, for example, it's not just about paying attention to direct consumption in your own household. Through our behavior we are also responsible for a lot of water consumption in industry and abroad.
Cold as default
Some sinks usually don´t need warm water.
Set the single-lever mixer to «cold» when you turn off the water.
Better yet, turn off the hot water supply at the sink.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #12
Cool water heater
Set the water heater directly to the temperature you use for washing your hands - this saves a lot of energy.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #17
Don´t let water flow
50% of the time in the shower/at the sink, the water runs directly to the drain.
Close the valve while brushing your teeth, shaving, soaping, shampooing the hair.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #50
Dry lawn
You should only water your lawn when it is absolutely dry and when there is a risk of drying out.
The lawn forms deeper roots if it is watered less frequently and more intensively - this also makes it more resistant to drought.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #66
Economy shower head/flow limiter.
A water-saving shower head or flow limiter reduces water consumption to 7 liters instead of 14 liters per minute.
Warm water also costs energy and you save up to 30% heating energy.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #33
Full is better
Do not run your appliances until they are full (washing machine, dishwasher, dryer, etc.).
With around 280 flushes/year, this can mean savings of up to 100kWh if every second flush is saved.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #44
Hands-off!
If you have to wash dishes more frequently or a lot, then the dishwasher is more efficient than washing by hand and uses less electricity and less water.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #37
No double rinsing
The hot or cold rinsing of dishes before using the dishwasher uses additional energy and water. If the dishes are heavily soiled, you can save energy and water with a higher program in the dishwasher.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #15
Put it on the Rack
Even the most energy-efficient dryer still needs electricity. Your drying rack not!
The rack save you 100% energy directly.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #48
Rainwater for the plants
Collect the rainwater in a bin to later use it to water the plants. This is actually very good for the plants.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #65
Seasonal and regional
When buying groceries, make sure to give preference to regional and seasonal products. In this way you reduce the water risks associated with production and support our farmers.
For the following, non-regional products with a particularly bad water footprint, you should at least pay attention to sustainable cultivation: coffee, cocoa, oilseeds, meat.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #72
Shop more consciously
Nobody has to give up their piece of meat, but you should think about it.
Meat and animal products have a high footprint compared to a plant-based diet. The cultivation of fodder is particularly important here.
One kilogram of beef hides 15,500 liters of virtual water when kept intensively. The fewer animal products that end up on the dining table, the smaller the water and carbon footprint.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #74
Shorter & less hot showers
25-40% of the hot water consumption in buildings is caused by showering.
Taking a shorter and less hot shower can save 15 percent.
Create a scenario which, for example, blink the light as a reminder 5 minutes after you have pressed a switch (e.g. wall-mounted transmitter WSC).
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #19
Shower instead of full bath
On average, you only use 50l when showering compared to 120l when bathing.
A shower instead of a full bath saves almost 60% water and energy.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #5
Use cold water sensibly
Depending on the type of hot water preparation, it may take some time before hot water comes out of the tap.
Use this cold water to water flowers or fill the coffee machine.
Alternatively, you can fill it in the kettle to use it later.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #64
Wash fruits and vegetables in a bowl
You should wash fruit and vegetables in a bowl instead of under running water to save water. You can then use the slightly dirty water for watering flowers afterwards.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #63
Wash hands with cold water
Soap does not need warm water to do its job.
With 2l per hand wash you save about 1l of hot water each time.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #10
Water-tank
It is best to equip your plant beds with a water reservoir that ensures that you do not have to water them every day.
One look at the display tells you whether the plants need water or not.
Please note that the tips given here are intended as inspiration and must be adapted to your personal needs, your devices and the apartment/house. LIVISI is not liable for any damage. Tip #67