Ecological

• Mobility
  • Revisited my modes of transport: Using mostly pedelec / public transport (using a "Job Ticket"), then car.
  • I signed the #unter1000 voluntary commitment by Scientists for Future.
• Technology
  • This website's carbon footprint:
  • I use my smart phones as long as possible:
    • FairPhone 5: 2024 - now
    • iPhone 7: 2016 - 2024
      End of 2nd Battery Life & End of SW Support
    • Nokia Windows Phone: 2014 - 2016
      Windows Phone ecosystem died
    • Nokia Windows Phone: 2012 - 2014
      Damaged
    • iPhone 1: 2008 - 2012
      End of SW Support
  • My (to-my-knowledge) oldest piece of electronical hardware that still works fully is a gaming headset from 2004.
  • I use the Ecosia search engine on all my devices to plant trees while searching.
• Nature
  • A worm system recycles our biological waste into natural fertilizer. The system is positive for the climate.
  • I am a proud proprietor of an insect hotel chain.
  • I am a member of the Generation Forest.
  • I have a Saartenvielfalt share.
• Everyday
  • I eat vegetarian by default.
  • I revisited my heating system and made sure it's not too warm.
  • I checked with my local energy supplier and changed into a tariff that incorporates only renewables.
  • I bake my own bread, following the great recipes by Plötz.
  • I had a harvest share at the community-supported agriculture (SoLaWi) for three years.
  • I buy from sustainable clothing brands. I donate old clothes (I wear everything really long) to a local social shop.
  • I buy package-free, bio-degradeable products where possible.

Social

• Mental Health
  • I use light therapy.
  • I use the Pomodoro technique to get things done by staying focussed and taking regular breaks.
  • I get a daily dose of kindness and mindful moments.
  • I practice yoga from time to time.
• Free Constructive Speech
  • News: I am a member of Perspective Daily, supporting constructive journalism. I get regular news via Deutschlandfunk, a public national radio broadcaster.
  • Messenger: Signal and a bit of Matrix (privacy and security). I donate monthly to Signal Technology Foundation, supporting ad-, tracker-, and surveillance-free communication.
  • (Web) Browser: Firefox (privacy-first)
  • Password Manager: KeePass (private & secure)

Economic

• I'm a customer of the Umweltbank, which invests its money only into ethical and ecological endeavours.

In summary, I am always interested to explore ways that change existing practise towards a new sustainable default.