The year has come to a sudden end — at least resource wise. July 29th, 2021 marks the day where we have consumed and used all ecological resources and services that the Earth can regenerate in that year. Projections show that reducing global carbon emissions by 50 percent would already move Earth Overshoot Day by 93 days — which is more than three months.
GROHE has been one of the first leading manufacturers in the sanitary industry to produce CO2-neutral. However, CO2 emissions are only one part since there are plenty of other resources that need to be handled with care, such as water or other natural resources.
The company has outlined several simple ways that people can do in their homes to push the date back.
Plants are craving for water, especially in summer. However, we can reduce our water consumption easily by collecting rainwater in jars or barrels and using them to water our plants.
Soap and shampoo bars are the perfect solution to start abandoning plastic from our bathrooms. With products ranging from body scrubs, body soap, facial wash to shampoo and conditioner, the variety is now meeting individual preferences and needs, while replacing numerous plastic bottles and jars
There are some helpful tricks that increase the shelf life of food and reduce spoilage.
Storing an apple with potatoes prevents them from sprouting. Removing strawberries from their original packaging in a glass jar makes them last longer by weeks.
There are several smart and easy ways to save energy in our homes. One is to cook with the lid closed since it takes up to 1/3 less energy, amounting to savings around 46 Euros and 100kg CO2 emissions per year, if we use the lid in five cooking sessions per week.
Whether at the weekly market or in supermarkets: vegetables and fruit do not need to be wrapped in plastic or paper bags, which are usually thrown away after being used, anyway.
Convenient helpers such as vegetable bags with which you can pack your loose vegetables and fruits, are very useful here
