Energy
Switching to a ‘real’ green electricity provider
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(0) no special tariff, (1) eco from the conventional provider, (2) eco from the local provider (3) with a pure green electricity provider
(0) no special tariff, (1) eco from the conventional provider, (2) eco from the local provider (3) with a pure green electricity provider
Your country has most likely real green electricity providers, as they purchase or implement the appropriate capacities of green electricity for each customer. The other electricity providers only offer an electricity mix. The share of green electricity is sold more expensively as an eco-tariff to some customers, while the other customers theoretically only receive the shares of gas, coal, etc.
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Energy-saving devices
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(0) outdated devices, (1) with old energy-saving seal, (2) with up-to-date and (3) with the latest best value
(0) outdated devices, (1) with old energy-saving seal, (2) with up-to-date and (3) with the latest best value
It is always a consideration whether the further use of an older device does not require less energy or water than the production of a new, energy-efficient device. Therefore, the energy requirement along the entire product life cycle (from production to use to disposal) must be considered. Companies need the competence to weigh up the right time for a new purchase of devices, but also the determination to then purchase the most sustainable and not only cheapest devices.
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LED lamps
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(0) none at all, (1) older energy-saving lamps, (2) argely LED, (3) complete LED lighting
(0) none at all, (1) older energy-saving lamps, (2) argely LED, (3) complete LED lighting
LED 'light bulbs' are now available for really all lamps, even with pleasantly warm light colors. Also, think about the lights outside - are they LED as well?
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PV on suitable places
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(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) all suitable areas
(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) all suitable areas
We have to use all suitable areas for photovoltaics (PV), as the variants on open spaces restrict nature and agriculture. A trend is PV on stilts (Agri-PV), so that it can still be gardened or cultivated underneath. But that costs building material. Photovoltaics has become amazingly inexpensive today thanks to cheap panels from China. Unfortunately, there is hardly any money to make from the feed into the power grid, currently about 8 cents per kWh in Germany. Therefore, PV should always be combined with its own electricity storage (own step, see below) so that as much electricity as possible is consumed by yourself. This then saves approx. 25 to 35 cents per kWh (depending on your tariff), which we would otherwise have to pay to the electricity provider. In this way, your own PV system, adapted to your own electricity consumption, pays off after just a few years. If you have a car, you should take into account its consumption (even if it is not yet an electric car). Then the savings are much bigger. The banks like to give loans for PV, quite often it is also being subsidized. In addition, there are also providers who take over the costs and virtually rent the roof area and offer discounted electricity in return. Such providers then form so-called virtual power plants with other houses and their batteries. For such a dependency, you should inform yourself well about what is best for you.
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Energy storage
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(0) not at all, (1) a small storage for one day, (2) a storage for more than one day, (3) a storage also for e-car charging or as a virtual power plant
(0) not at all, (1) a small storage for one day, (2) a storage for more than one day, (3) a storage also for e-car charging or as a virtual power plant
An electricity storage system primarily helps to maximize the yield of the PV system if the electricity is not fed into the grid for little money, but comes out of the battery in the evening and then allows the full electricity price to be saved.
Another advantage may be that some batteries work as an island system in the event of a power outage.
The already mentioned virtual power plants then access your battery from the outside and make the electricity available virtually in the neighborhood and compensate you for it. In addition, power grids are stabilized and even with little wind and no sun, we can consume renewable energies.
Note on lithium: Like many other raw materials, lithium is often problematic during mining. However, the life cycle assessment must take into account that we can recycle lithium for hundreds of years. In the basement, older lithium batteries from the automotive industry could also come to a second life later or, alternatively, sodium batteries that require more space.
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Motion detector
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(0) none, (1) less than half, (2) more than half, (3) everywhere
(0) none, (1) less than half, (2) more than half, (3) everywhere
Motion detectors make sense in all rooms including outdoor areas, where we potentially let the light burn for too long, for example in the hallway, basement, garage, etc. Of course, it is important that the light does not stay on for too long.
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Avoidance of stand-by times
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(0) not at all, (1) for some devices, (2) for most, (3) for all
(0) not at all, (1) for some devices, (2) for most, (3) for all
Standby power consumption is often reminded and extrapolated. For example, if a screen consumes 5 watts in standby, that is 120 watt hours (Wh) per day, i.e. about one eighth of a kilowatt hour (35 cents/kWh). Companies can quite easily calculate for themselves what savings potential all their computers, screens, beamers and even routers have if they do not use StandBy.
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Let the light burn unnecessarily
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(0) happens constantly, (1) happens frequently, (2) happens rarely, (3) never happens
(0) happens constantly, (1) happens frequently, (2) happens rarely, (3) never happens
Modern lamps require little electricity, and yet it is worthwhile not to let them burn unnecessarily, for example when we are not in the room for a long time. Corridors, toilet rooms, cellars often have the light burning unnecessarily. In some indoor and outdoor areas, companies also sometimes have the light on too long or too early.
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Renunciation of extreme power consumers
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(0) have many, (1) have more than two, (2) have one, two (3) have no
(0) have many, (1) have more than two, (2) have one, two (3) have no
Apart from the fact that every device can have a high power consumption, a refrigerator is not regularly defrosted, the door seal is leaking, the washing machine is driven with too high temperatures and spin numbers, etc., there are still some unnecessary things that consume a lot of electricity:
In the company, these can be exaggerated light installations, electric bollards, and much more.
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Housing, Buildings
Insulation
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(0) more 140kWh/m2a, (1) down to 70, (2) to 15, and (3) for less than 15 kWh/m2a
(0) more 140kWh/m2a, (1) down to 70, (2) to 15, and (3) for less than 15 kWh/m2a
Thermal insulation is extremely important. Investing here means saving energy and costs. The argument that building will then become too expensive must be clearly put into perspective. One way, of course, is to have to insulate smaller living spaces. The other to become generally more efficient when building. Then ecological building materials will also become affordable. Old houses that can no longer be sensibly insulated are perhaps worth so much more as a new building that financing is not a problem. (Note: the figures are for Germany)
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Save water (devices)
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(0) outdated devices, (1) with poor consumption value, (2) with recently current and (3) with the latest best value
(0) outdated devices, (1) with poor consumption value, (2) with recently current and (3) with the latest best value
Appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers must specify a value for water consumption when buying new. It is therefore worthwhile to compare water and energy consumption equally and also to research corresponding test reports..
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Ventilation system with heat recovery
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(0) none, (1) without recovery, (2) with recovery, (3) with recovery also from wastewater
(0) none, (1) without recovery, (2) with recovery, (3) with recovery also from wastewater
Ventilation systems have long been standard for passive and active houses. Not only do they help to ventilate properly - so not too late and not too long - but also to remove a large part of the heat from the warm, 'consumed' air.
Rare, on the other hand, is wastewater heat recovery.
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Lowered hot water temperature with ultrafiltration
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(0 none) , (1) 60 degrees, (2) 55 degrees, (3)<=50 degrees
(0 none) , (1) 60 degrees, (2) 55 degrees, (3)<=50 degrees
With old heaters with small radiators, the heating regularly generates over 60 degrees, so that the hot water with over 60 degrees can also be free of legionella. Modern heat pumps, many district heating networks and also the use of solar thermal energy on less sunny days can lead to temperatures of less than 50 degrees for heating. For the hot water, it must then always be reheated elaborately. On the other hand, if the temperature of the hot water can also be lowered, a lot of energy can be saved. However, this is only possible in compliance with the generally accepted rules of technology, otherwise legionella can occur. A help can be modern methods of ultrafiltration.
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Lowered living room temperature (without mold)
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(0) over 20 degrees, (1) 19-20, (2) 18, (3) 17
(0) over 20 degrees, (1) 19-20, (2) 18, (3) 17
In most study rooms it is too warm in winter - we walk around in a T-shirt instead of putting on thick sweaters and a cardigan. The energy-saving potential is considerable. When lowering the temperature, attention must be paid to the indoor climate and the possible risk of mold formation. This depends above all on the humidity.
Companies also have to observe workplace regulations.
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Waiver of air conditioning
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(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) 100% of the rooms
(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) 100% of the rooms
Air conditioning systems are also gaining in importance in temperate latitudes. Intelligent construction and ventilation and the use of thermal protection roller blinds can avoid these power guzzlers.
In warm regions, a corresponding education of the guests can take place. Often a fan is also useful.
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Intelligent ventilation
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(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) 100% of the times in the heating season
(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) 100% of the times in the heating season
Intelligent ventilation does not mean too late and not too long. It is too late when we get tired when the air is used up, get a headache and the humidity becomes too high. It is too long when the air has already been replaced and is cool, but we also ventilate the materials (walls, furniture) even longer.
Heat ultimately means that things or air vibrate. When the air is exchanged, but the objects and walls are still vibrating, the fresh air is quickly heated. Even if the walls get cold, mold can form on them and we need expensive heating energy to make everything vibrate again.
By the way, CO2 measuring devices help to ventilate in time and not for too long. However, these should not be a useless gadget, but perhaps used for practice one after the other in the rooms and gladly lent. A nice game is the competition, how good the sense of the people in the room is to ventilate in time and not too long.
Companies in particular have the potential to keep the doors in the entrance area not too far and not too long open.
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Mobility
Bicycle shelters
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(0) not at all, (1) for less than 50%, (2) for more than 50%, (3) all can store their bicycles
(0) not at all, (1) for less than 50%, (2) for more than 50%, (3) all can store their bicycles
What has recently been a successful model in some countries and cities is still a problem in Germany: to give cyclists priority over car traffic. The willingness to ride a bike, even in bad weather, is higher than ever. E-cargo bicycles make it possible to at least do without the second car. A company can do a lot from the bicycle shelter with charging possibility via the company bicycle.
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Garbage
Separate garbage consistently
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(0) not at all, (1) often, (2) mostly, (3) always, even on the go
(0) not at all, (1) often, (2) mostly, (3) always, even on the go
Consistently separating waste, including green waste, glass and paper, is not as self-evident as can be assumed. Many make little effort here and don't really know what belongs in which bin. The residual waste bin also costs the public sector a lot of money, while the recyclable and green waste bin are free of charge. But also special waste, such as batteries, incandescent lamps, electrical appliances, etc. must be disposed of properly.
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Recycling-Paper
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(0) never, (1) often, (2) mostly, (3) always
(0) never, (1) often, (2) mostly, (3) always
Non-recycled paper is often cheaper, but means cutting of forests, contamination of water during production and a high energy requirement.
Recycled paper for toilet paper, writing paper, packaging, envelopes, wrapping paper, etc. should be a matter of course today. But we have to pay attention to it and choose it.
Recycled paper is also snow-white, but it should then not be bleached with chlorine but oxygen.
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Paperless office/media
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(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) most, (3) all only digital.
(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) most, (3) all only digital.
Saving paper helps to protect forests - recycling paper also ultimately means more demand for fresh pulp from trees.
We don't even need to print many things in the first place, but can save them on devices that we already have. For internal processes but also for dialogue with customers, digital forms should continue to prevail.
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Garbage collection campaigns
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(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) many, (3) systematically throughout the year
(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) many, (3) systematically throughout the year
Garbage collection as an event also for the clubs with subsequent meeting, possibly sponsored by the local economy, helps to get nature clean and to raise awareness. Companies can sponsor or participate as a team.
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Land use
Avoidance of surface sealing
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(0) no consideration, (1) some waiver, (2) a lot of waiver, (3) maximum possible waiver
(0) no consideration, (1) some waiver, (2) a lot of waiver, (3) maximum possible waiver
Surface sealing is a problem not only in growing civilizations, but also in Germany. We live on too much living space, are still building new streets and courtyard driveways and our terraces are also getting bigger and bigger.
To specifically dispense with area, to build in height, water-permeable paving, green roofs (own point) and, weighing up all the advantages and disadvantages, to expand one's own house to the height in order to enable more people to live on the same sealed area, are valuable steps. By the way, an English lawn is ecologically not very valuable, for example, compared to a flower or clover meadow or a vegetable garden.
Companies can systematically look at which areas do not have to be sealed and perhaps can be provided with flower meadows.
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Renaturation
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(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) most, (3) all
(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) most, (3) all
In many places, moors, streams, etc. have been lost with the settlement and intensification of agriculture. Renaturalizing this often means an enormous gain for biodiversity, climate and also flood protection.
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Renunciation of road salt
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(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) always
(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) always
Road salt is convenient and safe, but a considerable burden for pets, the trees and the surface water. Replacing this with split means more effort, but it's worth it.
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Waiver of weed killers
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(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) always
(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) always
Sidewalks can be kept mechanically or by flames weed-free or the herb can also grow sometimes. The beds can be kept mechanically herb-free or laid out from the outset in such a way that herb does not matter. Pesticides are one of the main causes of species extinction and water pollution.
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Social
Crafts from the region
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(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) mostly, (3) always
(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) mostly, (3) always
This is about living and working in the region, about strengthening the community. The birdhouse from a social workshop or the PV system from the electrician on site (if he has further training). The award criteria of the municipalities must of course be legally secure.
If the work is good, a discreet advertising sign can also draw attention to the craft business in return.
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Volunteering
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(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) much, (3) maximum
(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) much, (3) maximum
Volunteering, whether at the fire brigade, in the sports club or the help in the neighborhood, is enormously important for togetherness and society. Companies can help here to honor volunteering and accompany it through donations.
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Citizens' meeting (clubs, fire brigade, squares)
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(0) not at all, (1) promote a lot, (2) promote a lot, (3) maximum each measured by what is basically conceivable.
(0) not at all, (1) promote a lot, (2) promote a lot, (3) maximum each measured by what is basically conceivable.
Support of clubs, squares and halls for the gathering of citizens
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Cultural promotion
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(0) not at all, (1) promote some, (2) promote a lot, (3) maximum each measured by what is basically conceivable.
(0) not at all, (1) promote some, (2) promote a lot, (3) maximum each measured by what is basically conceivable.
Cultural promotion can take place in all facets - from young people who make music to exhibitions to the care of traditional festivals.
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Nature experience opportunities
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(0) not at all, (1) promote some, (2) promote a lot, (3) maximum each measured by what is basically conceivable.
(0) not at all, (1) promote some, (2) promote a lot, (3) maximum each measured by what is basically conceivable.
Educational trails, information boards, exhibitions, excursions, etc., if necessary also together with schools and nature conservation organizations.
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Body Care
Natural cosmetics
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(0) not at all, (1) in many places, (2) mostly, (3) basically
(0) not at all, (1) in many places, (2) mostly, (3) basically
All major drugstore discounters now have natural cosmetics in all areas - from deodont to lipstick to sunscreen (although sustainable sunscreens are a real challenge, as tests prove again and again).
On the one hand, natural cosmetics are usually healthier, and on the other hand, no non-degradable substances enter the environment. In the tourism sector, it is accordingly about the soaps in the toilet facilities and on the rooms including shower gels.
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Cleaning Products
Organic cleaning agents
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(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) often, (3) basically
(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) often, (3) basically
Organic cleaning agents can be found in all supermarkets and drugstores. An essential feature is biodegradability and, of course, the vegetable raw materials as an alternative to petroleum-based raw materials.
Even if conventional cleaning agents are classified as safe, organic cleaning agents are certainly safer and are less harmful to health and also burden the sewage treatment plants less.
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Production
Fair wages and working conditions supply chain
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(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) often, (3) generally complied with
(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) often, (3) generally complied with
Transparency in the supply chain should not only strive for the larger companies committed to doing so. This also includes the knowledge of the working conditions under which people work. Child labor and slavery are still common and inhuman working conditions and hunger wages are often at the beginning of the supply chain in the mines and factories abroad. Here, a company can exert pressure and remunerate better accordingly.
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Moderate office/warehouse/production area
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(0) a lot of unused area, (1) a lot of space, (2) little space (3) occupied, possibly shared spaces
(0) a lot of unused area, (1) a lot of space, (2) little space (3) occupied, possibly shared spaces
The area we need for rooms and outdoor places means the area that is sealed, the building material that is needed, and most often the room that needs to be heated. If we use the rooms here, possibly sublet them or share them with others (e.g. co-working spaces), we take big steps towards sustainability. Especially in the course of home office, the shrinking of company space is not a step backwards, but a progress.
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