Do you know how many greenhouse gases you produce when you shower? Only a few people are aware of how much CO2 they produce in the bathroom day in, day out - and what potential savings in harmful greenhouse gases they would have. An exclusive bathroom analysis by Hansgrohe shows: The shower is where our greatest climate protection potential lies. If you are currently renovating or planning a new bathroom, you now have the chance to reduce your CO2 footprint in the long term – and significantly lower your bills.
Discover how to create a climate-friendly home through smart consumer choices. Learn about taking sustainable showers with product examples. Additionally, find out how to pamper yourself in a beautifully designed environment featuring soothing jet types.
The many litres that conventional showers consume throughout the year not only impacts your water bill significantly, but also contributes to air pollution due to the high flow rate per minute. This is because the greater the volume of water that needs heating, the higher the amount of CO2 emissions released into the atmosphere. The Hansgrohe bathroom analysis demonstrates that the average shower has a considerable ecological footprint.
One of the most important calculations of the analysis is: The usage of a hand shower accounts for more than 99 % of emissions. That's why we focus here in particular on the usage phase in the household.
*In the first article on CO2 bath analysis you will find the data on which the analyzed standard bathroom is based. There we also explain the difference between "construction phase" and "use phase" as well as the difference between CO2 and CO2e.
Water and energy-saving showers and (shower) taps are very important for your personal greenhouse gas balance. If your shower alone uses few resources, you are already doing a lot of good for the climate. Showering and reducing CO2 consumption – here's how:
With the hansgrohe water saving calculator you can calculate your potential savings on water and energy costs in no time at all.
Use shower gels and shampoos sparingly as well as conditioner, shaving foam etc. in plastic or aluminum bottles. You could switch to sustainable care products and soap bars, which usually have the same effect and smell just as good.
The Crometta shower line, designed to be budget-friendly, consistently saves water without any effort on your part. This efficiency is due to the jet nozzles and flow limiter, which are engineered to reduce water consumption. The showers consumes just 9 litres per minute with the EcoSmart model or 6 l/min for the Crometta Green, still providing a complete wellness experience. Crometta showers are bestsellers and made in Germany, adhering to hansgrohe's EcoDesign guidelines, reflecting our developers' commitment to environmental protection through sustainable production, design quality, durability, packaging, and recyclability.
Do you want to reduce your CO2 consumption in the bathroom? Here's how to reduce your ecological footprint:
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Yes, unscrew your old hand shower and replace it with an economical EcoSmart hand shower. This way you can reduce your CO2 emissions when showering every day - and also your water and energy bills. If you want to enjoy even more comfort and wellness, have a water-saving shower system consisting of an overhead shower and hand shower installed.
hansgrohe showers with EcoSmart/EcoSmart+ use a flow limiter, which ensures that less water flows through the shower head. This uses up to 60 percent less water than with showers without this energy-saving technology, all without any extra effort from you! The fact that less hot water needs to be heated automatically reduces your energy requirements. This reduces your CO2 emissions when showering and saves you money.
A bathroom analysis by hansgrohe shows: Our greatest savings and climate protection potential is in the shower. But you can also save a lot of water and energy at the washbasin with a hansgrohe tap including resource-saving functions such as EcoSmart and CoolStart.
We recommend a quality shower head. A high-quality hansgrohe shower head is designed with sustainability in mind. It incorporates energy-saving technologies and has a longer lifespan than less expensive alternatives, making it a more eco-friendly option.
You can reduce your CO2 footprint with high-quality overhead showers, hand showers, shower thermostats, shower mixers, shower hoses, shower holders, shower rails or high-quality shower accessories. A hansgrohe shower with EcoSmart and EcoSmart+ technology use up to 60 percent less water than those without this clever flow limiter. You can also reduce your ecological footprint by adapting your showering habits and using sustainable care products.