Living sustainably in Aachen

Sustainable living: comfort meets environmental awareness

Many people associate sustainability with sacrifices or complicated changes. You can set the course while looking for an apartment. If you live in a central location, you automatically save CO₂ because many things can be reached on foot or by bike.

Furnished apartments such as in Good Shepherd Aachen rely on energy-efficient building concepts, modern equipment and short distances to the city center. This not only saves energy, but also time and makes sustainable living easier than ever.

Another step is choosing a green electricity provider. Providers such as Naturstrom or Greenpeace Energy supply 100 percent renewable energy and help you to further reduce CO₂ emissions.

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Climate-friendly travel: Rethinking mobility

Aachen is compact enough that you can cover many routes without a car. Whether you prefer to travel by bike or use well-developed public transport, both are more environmentally friendly than daily car trips.

The Vennbahn route in particular is ideal for relaxing cycling into nature or even making trips to Belgium. For longer distances, public transport by bus and train offers you a flexible alternative. If you still don't want to do without a car completely, you can use car sharing or switch to an electric car. There are now numerous charging stations in the city.

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Regional shopping: enjoyment with a clear conscience

Sustainability doesn't stop at home doors. Shopping regionally and seasonally is one of the most effective steps to reduce CO₂ emissions.

Aachen offers you many opportunities to do so. At the weekly markets in Burtscheid, Münsterplatz or Templergraben, you can find fruit, vegetables, cheese and bread directly from producers in the region. In this way, you support local businesses and avoid unnecessary transport routes.

If you want to save plastic, it's worth a visit to the unpackaged shop Öcher Unverpackt. Here you can take food with you in your own containers and drastically reduce your packaging waste.

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Saving energy: small steps, big impact

Even in everyday life, there are many easy ways to save energy without having to restrict your comfort.

Just switching to LED lamps saves energy. You should switch off devices completely after use instead of leaving them in standby mode. If you consciously maintain moderate temperatures when heating and air dry laundry, you save energy and costs.

Many of these standards have already been implemented in modern apartments such as the Good Shepherd. In this way, you automatically live in a resource-saving way without having to worry too much about yourself.

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Enjoy sustainably: Going out responsibly

Many cafés and restaurants in Aachen today value organic quality and fair production. Café Hase, for example, relies on regional ingredients and sustainable suppliers. Nela also offers bowls and hot dishes that are prepared seasonally. If you're in the mood for Fairtrade coffee, Chico Mendes is the place for you.

This allows you to consciously enjoy yourself even when you go out and support local businesses that are committed to greater sustainability.

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Leisure and nature: discover Aachen's green side

Living sustainably also means consciously spending time in nature. The Aachen Forest and the Lousberg are wonderful destinations for walks or bike rides.

If you are looking for relaxation, you can recharge your batteries at the Carolus Thermal Baths, which also ensure a resource-saving operation. Cultural events such as the European Market or the Cultural Summer are increasingly focusing on sustainable concepts. In this way, leisure activities become part of your climate-friendly lifestyle.

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Acting together: Living sustainability with others

Many people find it easier to get involved together. In Aachen, there are numerous initiatives in which you can get involved, whether through food sharing, in the repair café or in BUND projects.

Community not only creates motivation, but also many new contacts. You get to know people who share similar values and are also committed to a future worth living in.

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conclusion

Living and living sustainably in Aachen is easier than you think. The city offers you short distances, regional markets, many sustainable restaurants and an active network of initiatives.

If you start right away when choosing your apartment, it's particularly easy to get started. Furnished apartments such as in Good Shepherd Aachen Make sustainable living simple and comfortable a good first step towards conscious living.

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Would you like to live in a climate-friendly way? Find out more about the apartments in Guten Hirten Aachen and find out how easy it is to integrate sustainability into your everyday life.

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