Protecting the climate and the environment starts with small steps – and Christina spent a week trying them out for you. She avoided creating waste, ate local and vegan food, saved energy at home, joined a clean-up walk, and enjoyed nature while hiking.genossen. Her experiment shows just how many ways there are to make everyday life more climate-friendly – and that it can be fun (plus you might even save money along the way).
Join Christina in our interactive online special, packed with tips for a greener, more climate-conscious lifestyle. Browse photo galleries featuring the most beautiful hiking trails and ideas for sustainable living. Watch fun reels with advice on travelling by train, gardening and eating sustainably – and try our waste-sorting game to see if you’re a true “Rubbish Master”.

A week of sustainable living

There are so many great ideas for making everyday life more sustainable. Christina spent a week putting them to the test to see what tips are out there – and how easy they are to follow. Find out what her sustainable week looked like and what you can take away for your own day-to-day routine on our interactive long page.

Travelling sustainably

Spotting seals and stargazing
Whether in the mountains, by lakes or in nature parks, Germany offers plenty of options for an eco-friendly holiday. We’ve researched three special travel experiences for you.

Simply explained

Waste-sorting made simple
Are you familiar with Germany’s waste separation system? Which bin do used paper tissues go in? Where should glass waste be taken? And which is the right bin for banana peels? It’s not always easy – even for many Germans. Stella and Christian explain what you should bear in mind when sorting waste.

Ankathrin Förster

“My tip for anyone wanting to live more sustainably: fly less, eat less meat, buy fewer clothes or choose sustainable ones, and invest your money responsibly. Even if you only manage one of these, you’ve already made a big difference.”

Waste disposal

Tidying up together
All over the world, people get together to tidy up: World Cleanup Day is held once a year, helping to make the world a cleaner place. In 2024, more than 630,000 people took part in Germany alone. We joined a clean-up walk in Frankfurt am Main and were impressed by the initiative’s creative ideas.

Travel in Germany

Save money – and take climate action
Cologne to Frankfurt in less than an hour? It can be done – by train. It’s not only fast, it’s also far more sustainable than going by plane or car. Clara shares why the train is her favourite way to travel – and offers her top tips for passengers to save money.

Turn your garden into a green champion.

Tips for a green garden
For many Germans, their garden is a little oasis between work and daily chores. But it can be more than just relaxing – it can be truly green. And we don’t just mean the colour. Christian shows you how.