Autumn is a time of change - the leaves change color, temperatures drop, and nature prepares for winter. For families, autumn offers a wonderful opportunity to live more consciously and promote sustainable habits. Here are some ideas/tips on how you can make autumn environmentally friendly and conserve resources together.

Tip 1: Discover regional and seasonal cuisine

Tip 2: Natural autumn decoration

Tip 3: Sustainable clothing for autumn

Tip 4: Saving energy in the household

Tip 5: Outdoor activities and nature experiences

Tip 6: Waste prevention and recycling

TIP 1

1. Discover regional and seasonal cuisine

Autumn is a high season for many local fruits and vegetables such as apples, pumpkins, carrots and potatoes. Conscious shopping at the weekly market or directly from the farmer can not only guarantee the freshness of the products, but also reduce unnecessary transport routes and packaging. A shared pumpkin soup or apple sauce made from apples you picked yourself also increases awareness of the origin of the food. In our blog posts you will also find delicious autumn recipes for babies and toddlers, so take a look now.

• Tip: Visit a farm or a pick-your-own facility together and make shopping a family experience!

TIP 2

2. Natural autumn decoration

It's tempting to buy colorful autumn decorations in stores, but there are many sustainable alternatives. On a walk in nature, you can collect chestnuts, colorful leaves, acorns and pine cones. These treasures can be turned into beautiful, homemade decorations such as door wreaths or table arrangements - all without plastic and chemicals.

• Tip: Make a garland out of colorful leaves or make candle holders out of pine cones.

TIP 3

3. Sustainable clothing for autumn

With autumn comes cooler temperatures and it's time to get out the warm clothes. By wearing boiled wool or wool fleece, you're not only doing something good for your child, but also for nature. These materials are of natural origin, very durable and deserve several lives. Instead of buying new clothes every year, you can opt for second-hand fashion. Flea markets, online platforms and clothing swap parties are great ways to find well-preserved items of clothing while saving resources.

• Tip: Organize a clothing swap party with friends and family. This way you can refresh your autumn wardrobe in a sustainable way.

TIP 4

4. Saving energy in the household

As the days get cooler, the heating season begins. To save energy, you can take a few simple measures that will not only benefit the environment, but also your wallet. Radiators should be bled regularly to work efficiently. Thick curtains or draught excluders on doors and windows also help to keep the heat in the house.

• Tip: Make yourself comfortable in the evening with blankets and warm tea instead of turning up the heating straight away.

TIP 5

5. Outdoor activities and nature experiences

Autumn is perfect for trips into nature. Instead of visiting expensive theme parks, you can show the children how beautiful and varied nature can be. Collecting chestnuts or mushrooms, flying kites, hiking through colorful forests - all of these offer great experiences that are in harmony with nature.

• Tip: Keep an autumn diary in which the children record leaves, photos and memories of shared experiences.

TIP 6

6. Waste prevention and recycling

Garden waste often accumulates in the fall. You can compost this instead of throwing it in the trash. This creates valuable nutrients for the garden next spring. When crafting and decorating, you can also look for materials that are recyclable or can be reused.

• Tip: Plan an upcycling project with your children in which old objects are transformed into new decorations.