Imagine if it were possible to get perfect drinking water directly from the tap, without carrying cases and without increasing the CO2 footprint. If you could also save several hundred euros a year...what great idea!

Challenges from the consumer's point of view for more sustainability

Many consumers want to avoid unnecessary packaging waste. However, it is not easy to implement this, as many foods, especially fruit and vegetables, are only offered pre-packaged in the supermarket.

Many people think about reducing their plastic consumption in everyday life. How about starting with the things that are consumed most in everyday life, such as shower gel, liquid soap or hair shampoo? They can be replaced by natural cosmetic products. However, they are still mostly offered in plastic bottles or tubes. But here, too, there are already good alternatives.

Plastic in the sea, large rubbish whirlpools consisting of plastic pieces of all sizes and widely distributed microplastic - this is the worrying situation in our oceans.

Especially during the Christmas season, people are very active in exchanging goods. However, contrary to popular belief, there is no right of return or exchange when buying in a shop.

Cabbage is the vegetable for the cold season - it ripens in late autumn, can be stored well and is thus available throughout the winter. Cabbage deserves to be called a "superfood". Whether white, red or green cabbage, broccoli or Brussels sprouts, they all contain plenty of fibre, vitamins, minerals and also important bitter substances, which belong to the so-called secondary plant substances.

They look so beautiful, the arrangements of tea lights in the shape of hearts or stars. But they are literally a fire hazard.

It is easy to save electricity, water and detergent and thus protect the environment and your wallet by using smart laundry care. On the occasion of the campaign day "Sustainable Washing and Cleaning" around May 10th, the consumer advice centre in the DHB - Netzwerk Haushalt is currently focusing on this very topic.

The raw material used to make candles influences the price, burning behaviour, smell and lifespan. Those who prefer very cheap goods usually get a product made of paraffin - a by-product of petroleum processing. To mask the unpleasant smell, natural raw materials are often added. This increases the price but also the quality. Candles made of pure stearin or beeswax are recommended.

Due to the Corona crisis, family life is also affected. It is important that there are no arguments about order and tidying up. Here are some tips that will help to ensure family peace.