About ten years ago, when the Zero Waste Movement emerged, it was seen as a bohemian lifestyle choice that was far removed from reality. “Zero Waste Home”, a book that began as a blog, first applied the concept of responsible consumption to the household. It didn’t take long until bloggers and media outlets introduced the principle to the mainstream and started a global movement. Today, both individuals and corporations are becoming increasingly aware of their responsibility when it comes to reducing the impact that waste production has on the environment.
Practical ways to reduce food waste and lower energy use at home — including how Home Connect features can help.
Beyond separating waste and reducing single-use plastics, there are practical steps you can take at home — including how you use your appliances — to measurably cut household energy use and food waste. Reducing household waste with the help of home appliances with Home Connect is one of them.
Going on holiday? Switch to Vacation Mode via the app. Your fridge temperature adjusts to +14°C, keeping it running safely without cooling groceries unnecessarily. You should not store groceries in the fridge during this time. Our smart storage guide is another useful feature, as it gives you hints, on which shelves you should store certain foods. The app can come up with recipes based on what's in your fridge.
Besides smart refrigeration and eco programs for your washer or dryer, features like “Program Assistant” and “Smart Dry” (Bosch) / “intelligentDry” (Siemens) automatically adjust cycle settings based on your laundry — so you're never running a longer or hotter programme than needed.
