Technical equipment

• Resources can be conserved in new productions by buying or borrowing used or refurbished technical equipment.

• Certain items of technical equipment may be repaired, passed on or repurposed and do not have to be disposed of. This helps reduce electronic waste and promotes the circular economy.

• New purchases online can often be avoided: Public supply chains or local shops also provide needed materials. Buying from them helps reduce CO₂ emissions and supports local economies.

• Well-maintained technical equipment has a longer service life. Regular maintenance keeps investments in new items down.

• Technical equipment must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner and in accordance with legal regulations. This protects the environment and promotes the proper recycling of materials.

• When purchasing new equipment, it is recommended that they are low-energy devices that can also be repaired, thereby extending their lifespan.

• Optimum utilisation of refrigerator capacity and operation on the lowest cooling level reduce electricity consumption, which in turn conserves energy.

• Theatre holidays, annual leave, after work: during these periods, equipment – including computers – is not in use and can be switched off. This reduces energy consumption and electricity costs.

• Refraining from using electrical appliances that are not absolutely necessary means that no energy is required. This in turn conserves resources.

• Multiple sockets with switches or a main switch ensure that equipment is disconnected from the power supply and is not in standby mode.

• Avoiding battery or rechargeable battery-operated devices that are not absolutely necessary – such as wireless mice or keyboards – reduces resource consumption.