Stand-by me
The triple socket deep under the sofa and no crawling down? Perhaps these annual savings will inspire you to finally pull out the plug on a few electrical devices at night:
- TV: 10.22 euros
- WLAN router: 10.22 euros
- Notebook: 1.64 euros
- Mobile phone charger: 2.04 euros
Makes 24.12 euros a year – only for the four parts! And then there's radio, game console, boxes …
+SAVES: Energy
A hairy thing
Team bottle or team solid shampoo? We spend around 12.60 euros a year for normal shampoo containers. The solid hair soap is a bit more expensive at € 16.40 a year, but it lasts much longer.
+SAVES: Rubbish
Smooth nonsense …
… continue to buy plastic razors, even if the costs are temptingly low at 6 euros. In the long run, however, the price of the blades (around 28 euros / year) hurts. Suggestion: invest 50 euros in a safety razor (don't worry, it looks scary). You can even afford the blades (approx. 1.70 euros a year) at the end of the month!
+SAVES: Rubbish
It can really pack up
The epitome of a single-use product: cling film! Or does anyone manage to use the stuff a second time? Just. Not to mention the microplastics that stick to my fruit afterwards. The problem is: The film is ultra-cheap, even with daily use of 10 x 15 cm, it only costs 2.35 euros a year. A beeswax set (3 pieces) is more expensive at 20 euros a year, that's for sure. But honestly: cling film? Then better put a plate over the bowl …
+SAVES: Garbage / microplastics
Drum roll
Setting the machine from 40 to 30 degrees saves 18 percent in electricity costs and thus (Wortwitz-Alert) real money: in the year 56.16 euros instead of 68.64 euros with three washes a week. Running!
+SAVES: Energy
Jump on the line!
Again to write down: German drinking water is the most strictly controlled food nationwide. And: Yes, it is even better than water from a plastic bottle because the requirements of the Mineral and Table Water Ordinance are not as strict as those of the Drinking Water Ordinance. Now for the money fact: 2.5 liters of water per day from the tap cost 1.82 euros in twelve months, from PET bottles 273.75 euros. Any questions?
+SAVES: Garbage / microplastics
Raise the cups!
You like this: We like this: Don't act like this, it's important! For an average period, tampons and pads cost around 26 euros a year. The menstrual cup is better for around 15 euros: it can be used for years and pays off after seven months.
+SAVES: Rubbish
Illuminate critically
Now don't pretend you don't have any more! The olle 60-watt bulb causes electricity costs of 25 euros a year. For a 6-watt LED lamp, on the other hand, there is a (high) green light for 2.50 euros per year.
+SAVES: Energy
Heat, heat, baby?
The questions of all questions: Will the frozen pizza (which is bad per se) get better if you preheat it? Say it like this: Whistling for preheating saves up to 20 percent energy. Even more if you use air circulation instead of top / bottom heat. The 7 euros less a year are not mega now, but who does not honor the penny and so never becomes a millionaire …
+SAVES: Garbage / energy
Waterproof
Small miracle: the standard shower comes to 60 liters during a 5-minute shower, an energy-saving shower head only consumes 24 liters. Bäm: 54 euros saved per year! And best of all: the shower head only costs around 15 euros, so it is brought back in after 50 showers.
+SAVES: Water
Take stock, please!
Live on as before? Makes 527.46 euros per year.
Switch to green? Costs only 149.58 euros.
* The calculations are based on assumed average prices and values. Of course, it can vary a little here and there.
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