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Live green, care for the future!

 

‘We know that protecting the environment is as important to you as it is to us*.

That’s why, below you’ll find tips on how we can take care of our planet together.

*Nearly 70% of the tenants surveyed in our study said they would like to get involved in joint activities to make their surroundings more friendly to people and animals, as well as green and clean.

energy

heat

water

waste

greenery

transport

Energy

In Poland, electricity is produced mainly on the basis of hard coal (46%) and lignite (27%), and Renewable Energy Sources (RES) account for only 18%, which is associated with significant carbon dioxide emissions, accelerating climate change. Meanwhile, the European Commission’s actions aim to make Europe (including Poland) a zero-emission continent by 2050.

You will already find energy-saving LED lighting in our buildings and photovoltaic panels to power common areas (corridors, staircases, etc.). Take a small step in the right direction and start saving electricity in your apartment!

Cook in as little water as possible. Use pot lids - without them you will use 30% more energy. Take care of the cleanliness of the hob and the bottom of the pans: dirty ones do not adhere 100% and consume more power. Only heat as much food as you plan to eat.
Don't open the oven door while baking - you lose 10% of the heat each time! Use the thermaflow function - the oven heats up faster and you can reduce the cooking temperature by up to 20%. Turn the oven off 10 minutes before the end of baking, saving energy consumption. Bake several dishes simultaneously on different levels of the appliance.
Set the optimal temperature in the fridge at +7 , and in the freezer at -18 degrees. Do not put warm food in the fridge, this will increase energy consumption. Arrange products from the same category close to each other. Thanks to this you can quickly find them and close the refrigerator door. Defrost frozen products in the fridge - they will additionally cool its interior.
Wash at the lowest possible temperature (30-40 degrees), modern powders can handle the dirt. Use "eco" programmes that guarantee the lowest electricity and water consumption. Fill the washing machine drum as much as possible, but do not overload it so that the clothes can spin freely. Only select the pre-wash option if your clothes are heavily soiled.
Choose short programmes with low wash temperatures. Load the dishwasher full and check that the washer arms can rotate freely before starting it. Use dishwasher salt to avoid deposits on your dishes and increase the performance of your machine. Remove any food residue before placing dishes in the dishwasher.
When using air conditioning, ensure that all windows are closed. Keep the filters clean regularly - dirty filters will affect the efficiency of the unit. Set the optimal cooling temperature at 4-5 degrees less than the ambient. When you enter a heated flat, do not cool it rapidly, but gradually.

Smart Home

As the first PRS platform in Poland, we have introduced apartments with a Smart Home system. In line with our ESG strategy, we are researching and implementing further low-emission solutions, the implementation of which promotes pro-environmental habits among our tenants.

Smart apartments offer greater security and control over heating and lighting consumption.

This technology allows tenants to benefit from the following solutions:

Intelligent radiator control ensures the most appropriate temperature at any given time. Remote control allows you to monitor heating energy consumption and ensure a healthy temperature in your apartment. If a radiator is left on, you can turn it off remotely with a single click in the app.
Thanks to the app, you can also remotely control your lighting. This means you can turn it on and off without having to get up from the couch or while away from home.
This device monitors the risk of flooding your apartment. When the sensor detects water, it emits an audible signal and informs tenants of the threat, also via the app. This allows for a quick response and notification of emergency services, even when you're far from your home.

Heat

Did you know that…
… lowering the temperature by 1°C translates into savings of around 5-8% on heating bills. Think about how much you can save by dressing up a bit warmer instead of overheating your apartment!

Less heating energy = more savings

During the heating season, it is worth betting on conscious and responsible management of temperature in our homes. With simple practices, we can not only reduce our bills, but also improve our wellbeing and minimise our impact on the environment.

 

 

What can you do?

  • Lower the temperature – appropriate temperature during the day is 20°C and at night 18°C.
  • Clean and vent your radiators regularly to ensure their optimum performance.
  • Ventilate your room briefly but intensively – it is a good practice to turn off radiators about 10 minutes earlier.
  • Close the door in common areas.
  • During sunny days, uncover windows – the sun’s rays will naturally warm the room.
  • Do not cover radiators with furniture or curtains and do not dry clothes on them.
  • Use Smart Home systems wherever possible.

Water at a premium!

Although water covers about 70% of the Earth’s surface, only 2.5% is fresh water, and only 0.6% is suitable for drinking. Climate change is causing rivers and lakes to gradually dry up, and access to this resource is becoming an increasing challenge worldwide. Poland is one of the countries with the lowest drinking water resources in Europe. Therefore, by saving it, you can not only reduce your bills, but above all support the protection of the environment and natural resources.

What can you do?

  • Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth. You can also rinse your mouth with water from a cup.
  • Take a quick shower instead of a bath, and when washing your body or hair, turn off the water. Turn it on again only to rinse.
  • Avoid washing dishes by hand – the water consumption in a dishwasher is much lower. Do not rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher – just scrape off the leftovers.
  • Remember to use a full load in both a dishwasher and a washing machine. It is also worth using eco programs.

Waste

It takes 35 plastic bottles to produce a fleece sweatshirt. A plastic bag takes around 300 years to decompose. Poland spends PLN 16 million a year on clearing waste from forests. These figures are impressive! You will find a set of waste segregation bins in your apartment. Use them every day!

Want to check the waste collection schedule for your development? Visit one of the websites below:

PAPER AND CARDBOARD

paper packaging, cardboard egg containers, newspapers, printed sheets, notebooks

GLASS

bottles and jars, glass packaging for cosmetics

PLASTICS

plastic packaging, milk and juice cartons, sacks and bags, caps and lids, cans

MIXED

non-segregable waste, hygiene items, dishes, mirrors, polystyrene, receipts

BIO-WASTE

fruit peelings and scraps, vegetables, meal leftovers, leaves, flowers, egg shells, coffee grounds

Greenery

Potted plants that decorate our homes have an extremely positive impact on our health and wellbeing. Researchers at the University of Washington have shown that their presence indoors raises the humidity in the air and also increases our productivity. Plants produce oxygen, reduce pollution and lower stress levels. It’s health itself!

If you’re looking to improve your mood, introduce plants into your space that have a positive effect on mental health.

Among the recommended stress-reducing species you will find: geranium, medical jasmine, citrus trees or peace lily.

If you also have a four-legged pet living with you, please be aware that some plant species can be dangerous for them.

Strongly poisonous to animals are, for example, dracaena, azalea, peace lily, poinsettia (known as the star of Bethlehem), lily, diphenbachia or the very popular hole monstera.

Choosing the wrong species for the conditions prevailing in the flat.

Lack of regularity in care e.g. watering, wiping leaves of dust.

Over-zealous fertilisation of the potting soil, or its lack.

Not transplanting plants into larger pots as they grow.

Use the space of your balcony or garden to create green arrangements. You don’t have to grow only flowers in pots.

Herbs (basil, oregano, garden marjoram, rosemary, etc.) or small vegetables like cherry tomatoes or small peppers will also work well.

Sustainable transport

Road transport is responsible for more than 70% of greenhouse gas emissions across the European Union. Polluted air, traffic jams in Polish cities (statistically, in 2021 drivers spent in them 7 days and 8 hours in Wrocław and 7 days in Poznań) or high car maintenance costs are the main reasons why it is already worthwhile to switch to public transport or a bicycle.

Did you know that from 2035 it will not be possible to register new combustion cars in the EU?

Cycling is 13 times more ecological than travelling by car. By choosing a unicycle you emit only 21g C02/km vs. 271g C02/km for a car.

In 2021, registrations of electric unicycles (scooters, mopeds, bicycles, etc.) increased by 49% in Europe and by as much as 300% in Poland. Good news is that you don’t have to buy a scooter today. Start renting!

The fleet of electric buses in Polish cities will soon increase four times, compared to 2019. In Gdańsk, tests of hydrogen-powered vehicles have also started. This is what the future looks like!

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