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Water is precious

Water is a valuable commodity not only because it is more expensive in Germany than in any other country in the world. According to WWF, every German uses around 120 liters of water every day. If you include food and consumer goods, consumption is around 5,300 liters per day .

For hotels in particular, saving water is worthwhile from both an ecological and economic perspective.

The hotel and restaurant association DEHOGA determined the following water requirement per overnight stay (overnight stay) in 2016:

Source of the figures: DEHOGA energy campaign, surveys by the DEHOGA regional associations, environmental declarations, as of: 2014 ( https://www.dehoga-bundesverband.de/fileadmin/Startseite/05_Themen/Energie/DEHOGA_Umweltbroschu__re_Oktober_2016.pdf )

The relatively high water consumption in the 5-star hotel segment is due to the greater comfort. Due to large wellness areas, pools, saunas and SPA, water consumption per night increases noticeably.

Modern renovation measures to sanitary facilities that combine environmental protection and cost-effectiveness include:

• Water stop for cisterns
• Sensor technologies on faucets
• Waterless urinals
• Water-saving shower heads and faucets

Water really only flows here when it should flow or it doesn't flow at all if it can be avoided.

1. A water stop for toilet cisterns helps reduce water consumption by up to 65% every time you flush the toilet.
2. The digital sensor technology on a faucet triggers the water flow without contact and keeps it as economical as possible and at the same time this technology is more hygienic .
3. So-called dry urinals are clean, low-odor, long-lasting, low-maintenance even without water and improve the ecological balance. A dry urinal is therefore a good investment for a hotel in sustainable and economical operation as well as in comfort and hygiene .
4. Another water saving technique is based on enriching the water with air . A water-saving shower head mixes water and air - for less water consumption and velvety-soft water drops at the same time. In the tap, too, the water jet is guided through sieves and enriched with air. Air bubbles are mixed into the water, resulting in a voluminous jet of water that feels very pleasant and soft at the same time.

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Up to 84% water can be saved through the measures mentioned.

Why is high water consumption harmful to the environment?

Higher water consumption means more water treatment, which in turn requires a lot of energy and is therefore harmful to the environment. Lower water consumption through water saving measures reduces CO2 emissions and protects the environment.

Sustainable action when dealing with water is immensely important in terms of environmental protection.

Climate and water balance of different diets

Another very important measure for saving water is your diet. Compared to vegetarian and omnivorous diets, a vegan diet not only has the lowest CO2 consumption but also the lowest water consumption.

Source of figures: *UBA CO2 calculator, **Water Footprint Network