Sustainable living

• While airing the room switch off heaters.
• Correct procedure of airing: two to three times a day with the window wide open, no permanent airing with the window on tilt.
• An optimal room temperature in the room is 20-22 degrees Celsius.
• Heating on "star" if the flat is not used for several days.

• Switch off electric appliances and lamps when not in use.
• Open the fridge door only if something is to be taken out.
• Defrost the fridge regularly.
  But carefully: take out food stuff and turn the dial to 0 (zero), open fridge door (overnight would be best), put in dry cloths (to soak up water). Once everything is defrosted, wipe out with clear water or water containing a little washing up liquid or vinegar and put back on. Do not use any objects to remove ice or aggressive cleaning agents!
• Do not put warm food in the refrigerator, but let food cool down in the room beforehand.
• Cover the pot when cooking - this saves energy and the food is ready faster.

• Shut off the water tap properly.
• To wash dishes: put water into the sink and wash the dishes, rinse with fresh water afterwards.
• When leaving the accomodation, check that nothing is dripping and that all taps are turned off.
• Shower only as long as necessary. Turn off the water while soaping up.
• Do not leave the water running while brushing your teeth.

The following items belong here:

• adhesive tape
• ashes (cold)
• audio cassettes
• ballpoint pens
• bird sand
• bones
• brushes
• candle stumps
• chewing gum
• cigarette butts
• cleaning rags
• combs
• cotton wool (buds)
• cover sheeting
• diapers
• disposable gloves
• felt pens
• fine-mesh tights
• greaseproof paper
• handkerchiefs
• vacuum cleaner bags
• hygiene articles
• leather
• light bulbs
• lighters
• (paint) brushes
• photographs
• cleaning rags
• razor blades
• records
• rubber
• sanitary napkins
• small animal litter
• soiled paper
• sticking plasters
• sweepings
• tampons
• thermos flasks
• toothbrushes
• toys
• umbrellas
• wallpaper

The following items do not belong here:

• refuse containing hazardous substances/pollutants
• construction waste

The following items belong here:

from the kitchen:

• citrus fruits
• coffee grounds / filters
• eggshells
• fruit pips and stones
• leftover food
• nutshells
• teabags
• vegetable
• fruit and salad leftovers

other items:

• hair
• kitchen paper
• wood shavings/sawdust
• wood wool

from the garden:

• flower cuttings
• foliage
• grass/hedge cuttings
• moss
• potting compost
• weeds
• windfall

The following items do not belong here:

• ashes
• bird sand
• cigarette butts
• cooked food leftovers
• diapers
• liquids
• (mineral) small animal litter
• plastic bags
• sweepings
• vacuum cleaner bags

The following items belong here:

• paper/cardboard packaging
• marked with the Green Dot, e. g. breakfast cereal or washing powder cartons
• books (without plastic covers)
• brochures
• cardboard (folded up)
• catalogues
• envelopes
• exercise books
• magazines
• newspapers
• packing paper
• paper bags (clean)
• writing paper

The following items do not belong here:

• laminated paper
• photographs
• hygiene paper
• drink and milk cartons
• wallpaper
• wax-paper or greaseproof paper
• soiled paper

The following items belong here:

• Only applies to empty packaging featuring the Green Dot!

plastic packaging:

• bottles of personal hygiene products, washing up liquids, detergents
• containers of margarine, dairy products, etc.
• plastic bags, wrapping film, carrier bags

metal packaging:

• aluminium foil
• aluminium lids
• aluminium containers/tubes
• caps and tops of jars and bottles
• crown caps
• tin cans

packaging made from composite materials:

• juice and milk cartons
• vacuum packaging (e. g. coffee)

The following items do not belong here:

• glass and paper
• products made from synthetic materials, metal and composite materials that are not packaging (e. g. toys, diapers, electrical appliances)