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Here is what we can do 🌿

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Support carbon reduction.

You can contribute by supporting projects which reduce carbon emissions with reforestation or renewable energy.

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Go for organic soap bars.

There are many great natural soap bars that help to reduce plastic waste that often comes with buying liquid soap and shower gel.

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Make your own soap.

You can make your own eco-friendly zero-waste soup yourself. Buy pre-made soup base, cut it into cubes, melt them in a microwave, add essential oils for the smell, mix it and have it rest in a mood for 48h.

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Hang it up while showering.

Irons are one of the most energy consuming home appliances. You can avoid to irons by hanging them into the bathroom while you are showering. Steam will help to reduce wrinkles.

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Colder shower.

Besides a lower footprint, a cold shower in the morning also has a lot of health benefits. 🌡️

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Shorter or less showers.

If you reduce the temperature to reduce the footprint you maybe also want to shower shorter or less. You can also to the "Navy shower", turning off the water while lathering. ⏱️

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Shower together.

Have fun and protect the climate at the same time: shower together. This could half your emission, in case you don't stay longer because you have company. 😉

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Low flow shower.

You can install water-efficient showerheads ("low-flow") to create finer drops which is typically reducing the water consumption by ~30-65%). Additionally the water tap could be improved by a "Faucet aerators" which you will not even notice.

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Install a rainwater tank.

The easiest way to do this is to install a tank below the gutter. A more sophisticated system: an underground water tank. This can be also used to water your plants or other household purposes.

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Stop water during brushing.

An additional and easy tip that save you money and has a lot of impact at the same top: Turn off the water tap while brushing your teeth.

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Place a bottle in your toilet.

An additional tip to reduce your water impact is to place a full water bottle, a brick or anything else that takes up some space into your toilet water tank. This will lead to less water usage when you flush.

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Wrap your water heater.

For just a few dollars, you can wrap your water heater in a heat blanket, saving cash and reducing carbon emissions.

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Set a timer.

Often we want to shower shorter but forget about it. Set a timer to be remembered to stop showering. A good time to reduce your climate impact would be 5 minutes or less.