Protecting the climate, saving water and boosting the circular economy. hansgrohe is active in these three fields with commitment and many innovative ideas directly from the "Green Company“ department founded in 2020. Because it is not only important, but necessary to jointly reduce CO2 emissions and achieve the climate targets.
Multifunctional solutions offer enough space to store bathroom utensils. Materials and interior design can be both environmentally friendly and stylish. And, of course, your well-being should never be neglected in the bathroom. Fortunately; sustainability, style, and comfort can coexist harmoniously. Indeed, we aim to make our ecological impact in a space where these principles are intertwined.
A very good, sustainable solution is recycled materials for furniture and bath elements. This saves resources and waste. This could include wall tiles made from recycled porcelain, recycled ceramics and washbasin tops made from recycled glass.
Speaking of which, the Xarita mirror takes a particularly sustainable look at the world – and at yourself with a clear conscience. The CE/UKCA-compliant mirrors are made of 100 percent recyclable glass and rely on energy-saving LEDs. Hand showers, washbasins, shelves, towel hooks and the like can be made from recycled plastic. The Planet Edition from hansgrohe that thinks about both the future and your shower experience in the present – and Sustainable materials cleverly combined with efficient water consumption and great feel-good moments united in the bathroom at home.
Natural stone has a long service life, very low maintenance and comes out on top as a sustainable material for furniture, particularly in the bathroom - for example in vanity tops. But tiles and shower walls are also a good choice here. Natural stone gets the extra point because it is so versatile and always looks beautiful.
Fancy a feeling of warmth and infinity? In our article "natural stone in the bathroom" find out more about this exciting material. If you ask your family and friends which sustainable material is ideal for furniture, the answer is often wood, as the renewable raw material has several advantages as our article "bathroom in wood look" explains. Visually, wood is a fantastic fit, because it looks warm, homely, extremely cozy and inviting – even in the modern bathroom. Flat or accentuated: you can use wood as a sustainable material for furniture as well as in panels, decorative items and accessories.
But be careful: careful handling of wood requires a close look. Is the material certified? Only then does it come from a sustainable forestry. For our bathroom furniture series, Xevolos E and Xelu Q we only use PEFC-certified wood.
Bamboo grows back quickly and minimizes the environmental impact clearly. The sustainable material also looks great in furniture such as cabinets and shelves. Hand and bath towels made of bamboo fibers are also very popular with environmentally conscious people.
These are our tips for bamboo bathroom utensils:
Also cork convinces as a renewable natural raw material. According to NABU, the material even contributes to biodiversity and climate protection.
The sustainable material looks particularly good in the bathroom, as it is characterized by its water-repellent and antimicrobial properties known. You can make excellent use of cork as a floor covering or wall cladding.
If you desire durable, hard-wearing materials with clear ecological benefits like dense growth and minimal pesticide use during cultivation, hemp is an excellent recommendation for shower curtains and bath mats. Did you know that the fiber keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter?
There are several ways to a more sustainable lifestyle – and these are our favorites:
A mindful look into the future requires a considerate use of resources in the here and now. You can achieve this with recycled materials, renewable natural raw materials such as bamboo and wood, water- and energy-saving products and creative upcycling.
In addition to the major themes, pay attention to details such as minimalist furnishing ideas, motion sensors, LED lights and other sustainable solutions. So do your individual part to effectively reduce CO2 emissions.
By using sustainable materials for furniture and the like, we are furnishing our bathrooms and other living spaces in a more environmentally conscious way, because we are increasingly relying on natural raw materials and generally on products with the longest possible service life.
Natural raw materials such as wood, natural stone, bamboo, hemp and cork are very popular sustainable materials for interior design as well as for accessories and decorative items.
It is important that the wood used in furniture and other products is certified and therefore comes from sustainable forest management.
This refers to the recycling of existing products or items, which you can use to create a bathroom shelf, for example, instead of buying a new one.
For example, you can furnish rooms such as the bathroom in a minimalist style, install smart solutions such as motion sensors, drape plants, use LED lights and install antique furniture.