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Illustration of Ventilación cruzada natural
Natural cross-ventilationPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt favors air flow between openings located on different sides to renew the air and improve comfort without always relying on mechanical air conditioning.See strategy
Illustration of Enfriamiento nocturno pasivo
Passive night chillsPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedTake advantage of the cooler outdoor air at night to evacuate the accumulated heat in a building and reduce cooling demand the next day.See strategy
Illustration of Orientación solar del edificio
Building solar orientationPlot and territoryBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt situates and organizes the building to take advantage of useful solar light and profits, while limiting overheating and energy demand.See strategy
Illustration of Apagar luces cuando no se usan
Turn off lights when not in useLightingDaily lifeCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedA simple habit that prevents unnecessary electrical consumption and associated emissions when a space is empty or has enough natural light.See strategy
Illustration of Aparcamiento prioritario para vehículos compartidos
Priority parking for shared vehiclesMobilityCompaniesCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedBook well-located spaces for vehicles with multiple people, making it more comfortable to share trips and reduce the occupancy of space per person.See strategy
Illustration of Grifería con sensor y temporizador
Taps with sensors and timersWaterBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedControls when and for how long water flows in frequently used washbasins, always with properly adjusted flow rate, timing, hygiene and maintenance.See strategy
Illustration of Reutilización de edificios existentes
Re-use of existing buildingsPlot and territoryBuildingsCost: highLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt adapts structures already built before resorting to new construction, preserving resources, urban memory and part of the carbon already invested.See strategy
Illustration of Ubicación urbana conectada
Urban location connectedPlot and territoryUrban planningCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedPrioritize sites with existing services, transport and networks to reduce displacements and new infrastructure.See strategy
Illustration of Protección de áreas de valor ecológico
Protection of areas of ecological valuePlot and territoryUrban planningCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt avoids occupying or fragmenting valuable habitats and directs development to less environmentally sensitive places.See strategy
Illustration of Protección del suelo agrícola productivo
Protection of productive agricultural landPlot and territoryTerritoriesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt preserves fertile land and food, hydrological and landscape functions in the face of its avoidable urbanization.See strategy
Illustration of Evitar zonas con riesgo de inundación
Avoid flood-risk areasPlot and territoryUrban planningCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedIt places vulnerable uses outside exposed areas and combines management, adaptation and nature-based solutions.See strategy
Illustration of Regeneración de suelos industriales
Regeneration of industrial soilsPlot and territoryUrban planningCost: highLevel: ambitiousEstablishedIt recovers previously transformed or contaminated plots, reducing pressure on undeveloped soil.See strategy
Illustration of Densidad compacta y usos mixtos
Compact density and mixed usesPlot and territoryUrban planningCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt organizes housing, employment and services with an adequate density that allows proximity without sacrificing habitability.See strategy
Illustration of Reducción del efecto isla de calor
Reduction of the heat island effectPlot and territoryCitiesCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt combines shade, vegetation, water and suitable surfaces to moderate urban temperatures and heat exposure.See strategy
Illustration of Prevención de impactos durante la obra
Prevention of impacts during the workPlot and territoryConstructionCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt controls dust, noise, erosion, runoff, discharges and risks for people, fauna and environment during construction.See strategy
Illustration of Espacios abiertos verdes y accesibles
Green and accessible open spacesPlot and territoryUrban planningCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedReserve useful, inclusive and connected vegetation areas that provide rest, cohabitation and environmental regulation.See strategy
Illustration of Diseño según el microclima local
Design according to the local microclimatePlot and territoryBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedStudy sun, wind, humidity, relief, vegetation and local temperatures before fixing the shape and operation of the project.See strategy
Illustration of Forma y geometría bioclimática
Bioclimatic shape and geometryPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedAdjust compactness, depth, height and distribution to balance light, ventilation, thermal losses and gains.See strategy
Illustration of Masa térmica bien gestionada
Well managed thermal massPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt uses the capacity of heavy materials to cushion oscillations, coordinating it with shade, ventilation and use.See strategy
Illustration of Aislamiento térmico de alto rendimiento
High performance thermal insulationPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedIt reduces thermal flows with a continuous, durable and suitable solution to climate, humidity, fire and available space.See strategy
Illustration of Hermeticidad controlada de la envolvente
Controlled envelope waterproofingPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt limits unwanted infiltrations by means of a continuous and proven air layer, accompanied by safe ventilation.See strategy
Illustration of Reducción de puentes térmicos
Reduction of thermal bridgesPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedResolves facade, forging, roof, holes and structure encounters to avoid losses, condensations and mold.See strategy
Illustration of Ventanas de altas prestaciones
High performance windowsPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: highLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt combines glass, low-emissivity layers, efficient cameras, frames and separators with an airtight installation.See strategy
Illustration of Protección solar exterior
External solar protectionPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedIt stops radiation before it passes through the glass using eaves, slats, blinds or other elements adjusted to each orientation.See strategy
Illustration of Sombra con vegetación y elementos del entorno
Shadow with vegetation and elements of the environmentPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedTake advantage of trees, topography and nearby elements to create seasonal shade and improve the microclimate.See strategy
Illustration of Cubierta vegetada
Vegetated coverPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIntegrates vegetation on a roof to create habitat, moderate its exposure and improve spatial quality when structure and maintenance allow.See strategy
Illustration of Fachadas vegetales
Vegetable façadesPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt integrates vegetation into vertical enclosures to provide shade, biodiversity and spatial quality through a system suitable for the site.See strategy
Illustration of Cubiertas y superficies reflectantes
Reflective covers and surfacesPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedContext-dependentReduces solar absorption by finishing with appropriate thermal behaviour and compatible with the visual context.See strategy
Illustration of Ganancia solar directa y espacios tampón
Direct solar gain and buffer spacesPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt captures useful solar heat through holes or intermediate spaces and simultaneously prevents overheating.See strategy
Illustration of Muro Trombe
Trombe WallPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt captures radiation after a transparent enclosure and stores heat on a massive wall to release it in a deferred manner.See strategy
Illustration of Materiales de cambio de fase
Phase change materialsPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousEmergingThey store and release latent heat during a phase transition to moderate loads or shift demand.See strategy
Illustration of Intercambiador tierra-aire
Land-to-air exchangerPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentPreconditions air through buried ducts that exchange heat with the ground before entering the building.See strategy
Illustration of Chimenea solar
Solar fireplacePassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt strengthens thermal fire by solar heating to extract air and favor controlled natural ventilation.See strategy
Illustration of Captadores de viento
Wind trappersPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentThey capture and conduct external currents to ventilate or refresh spaces through pressure differences.See strategy
Illustration of Diseño integrado de luz natural
Integrated design of natural lightLightingBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedCoordinates orientation, holes, depth, distribution and solar control to take advantage of daylight without glare or thermal excess.See strategy
Illustration of Reflectancia interior para distribuir luz
Interior reflectance for distributing lightLightingBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedUse interior finishes and geometries that distribute light usefully and reduce annoying contrasts.See strategy
Illustration of Control de deslumbramiento y difusión
Dazzling control and diffusionLightingBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt softens contrasts and controls reflexes through diffusion, shade and correct position of posts and screens.See strategy
Illustration of Bandejas de luz
Light traysLightingBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedContext-dependentThey reflect daylight to deep areas and shade the bottom of the hole when well dimensioned.See strategy
Illustration of Transporte y redirección de luz natural
Transport and redirection of natural lightLightingBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentBrings or diverts light through tubes, fibers, prisms or optical elements to spaces with limited access to the outside.See strategy
Illustration of Acristalamiento dinámico
Dynamic glazingLightingBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousEmergingIt modifies its solar or luminous transmission to respond to variable conditions and reduce glare or loads.See strategy
Illustration of Iluminación eficiente y de tarea
Efficient and task lightingLightingBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedIt provides the quantity and quality of light needed near activity with efficient luminaires and zoned controls.See strategy
Illustration of Reducción de la contaminación lumínica
Reduction of light pollutionLightingCitiesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedLimits intrusive light, glare, emission to the sky and unnecessary schedules without compromising safety and orientation.See strategy
Illustration of Materiales locales y cadenas responsables
Local materials and responsible chainsMaterials and circularityConstructionCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt values proximity along with provenance, performance, durability and transport, avoiding assuming that local always means less impact.See strategy
Illustration of Materiales reutilizados y reciclados
Re-used and recycled materialsMaterials and circularityConstructionCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt replaces virgin resources with recovered components or recycled content when they fulfil function, safety and traceability.See strategy
Illustration of Materiales de bajo carbono incorporado
Low carbon materials incorporatedMaterials and circularityConstructionCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedCompare alternatives considering extraction, manufacture, transport, maintenance, substitution and end of life.See strategy
Illustration of Materiales de baja toxicidad y emisiones
Low toxicity and emissions materialsMaterials and circularityBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedIt reduces hazardous substances and domestic emissions during manufacture, installation, use, maintenance and end of life.See strategy
Illustration of Madera de origen responsable
Wood of responsible originMaterials and circularityConstructionCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedSelect legal and traceable wood from forest management that protects ecological and social values.See strategy
Illustration of Materiales biobasados y renovables
Biobased and renewable materialsMaterials and circularityConstructionCost: mediumLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt uses regenerable resources with durability, origin, soil use, toxicity, fire and end of life duly evaluated.See strategy
Illustration of Diseño durable y reparable
Durable and repairable designMaterials and circularityOutputsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedFacilitates inspection, maintenance, replacement of parts and repair to extend service life and preserve value.See strategy
Illustration of Diseño para desmontaje y reutilización
Design for disassembly and reuseMaterials and circularityConstructionCost: mediumLevel: ambitiousEstablishedPlan reversible unions, accessible layers and recoverable components for future changes and end of life.See strategy
Illustration of Diseño para ciclos biológicos y técnicos
Design for biological and technical cyclesMaterials and circularityOutputsCost: mediumLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentMaintains materials compatible with safe biological return cycles or high-quality technical recovery.See strategy
Illustration of Declaraciones ambientales y transparencia material
Environmental declarations and material transparencyMaterials and circularityPurchasesCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt requests comparable information on composition, impacts, origin and performance to make a more informed decision.See strategy
Illustration of Hormigones y cementos de menor impacto
Lower impact concretes and cementsMaterials and circularityConstructionCost: mediumLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt reduces clinker and oversize, optimizes mixtures and considers reuse without compromising safety or durability.See strategy
Illustration of Energía solar térmica
Solar thermal energyThermal systems and ventilationBuildingsCost: highLevel: recommendedEstablishedTurns solar radiation into useful heat for water, processes or air conditioning support with adequate storage and control.See strategy
Illustration of Redes de calor y frío eficientes
Efficient heat and cold networksThermal systems and ventilationNeighbourhoodsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentThey share thermal, renewable or residual heat sources between several buildings through a coordinated network.See strategy
Illustration of Ventilación con recuperación de calor o energía
Ventilation with heat or energy recoveryThermal systems and ventilationBuildingsCost: highLevel: recommendedEstablishedTransfers some of the energy from the extracted air to the outside air by keeping the flow rates separate when applicable.See strategy
Illustration of Ventilación controlada por demanda
Demand-controlled ventilationThermal systems and ventilationBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedAdjust flow rates according to occupation and measured contaminants, respecting hygienic minima and special situations.See strategy
Illustration of Ventilación por desplazamiento
Scroll ventilationThermal systems and ventilationOfficesCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIntroduce low-speed air into the occupied area and extract warmer or contaminated air in height.See strategy
Illustration of Calefacción y refrigeración radiante
Radiant heating and coolingThermal systems and ventilationBuildingsCost: highLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt conditions surfaces to exchange heat with people and space with moderate fluid temperatures.See strategy
Illustration of Refrigeración hidrónica
Hydronic coolingThermal systems and ventilationBuildingsCost: highLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt transports thermal energy mainly by water and delivery to units or surfaces close to demand.See strategy
Illustration of Refrigeración gratuita o free cooling
Free cooling or free coolingThermal systems and ventilationBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedContext-dependentTake advantage of air or favorable outdoor water to reduce the use of compressors and other refrigeration machines.See strategy
Illustration of Enfriamiento nocturno activo
Active night chillThermal systems and ventilationBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedContext-dependentUse fans, pumps or controls during the night to discharge accumulated heat when external conditions are favorable.See strategy
Illustration of Enfriamiento evaporativo
Evaporative coolingThermal systems and ventilationDry climatesCost: mediumLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt reduces temperature by evaporating water in climates and applications where humidity, consumption and sanitary quality allow.See strategy
Illustration of Bomba de calor aerotérmica
Aerothermal heat pumpThermal systems and ventilationBuildingsCost: highLevel: recommendedEstablishedTransfer heat between the building and outside air for heating, cooling or hot water with high efficiency.See strategy
Illustration of Bomba de calor geotérmica
Geothermal heat pumpThermal systems and ventilationBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentExchange heat with soil or stable groundwater by means of properly authorised surveys or circuits.See strategy
Illustration of Refrigeración por absorción o adsorción
Cooling by absorption or adsorptionThermal systems and ventilationIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt produces cold from a useful thermal source, especially when residual or solar heat is available.See strategy
Illustration of Deshumidificación desecante
Dehumidification desiccantThermal systems and ventilationWet climatesCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentRemove moisture by desiccant materials that are then regenerated with heat from an appropriate source.See strategy
Illustration of Caldera de condensación como solución de transición
Condensation boiler as transition solutionThermal systems and ventilationExisting buildingsCost: mediumLevel: basicTransitionalIt recovers some of the steam heat from gases against old boilers, but it still depends on combustion and does not represent the ultimate decarbonisation target.See strategy
Illustration of Energía solar fotovoltaica
Photovoltaic solar energyEnergy and storageBuildingsCost: highLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt converts solar radiation into electricity and integrates it with demand, grid, structure, security and end of life.See strategy
Illustration of Compra de electricidad renovable trazable
Purchase of traceable renewable electricityEnergy and storageCompaniesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt contracts renewable supply with guarantees and criteria that favour additionality, transparency and a good reduction strategy.See strategy
Illustration of Almacenamiento eléctrico en baterías
Electric storage in batteriesEnergy and storageBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousEstablishedIt shifts energy over time to integrate renewables, manage peaks or provide backup with security and control.See strategy
Illustration of Almacenamiento térmico y de hielo
Heat and ice storageEnergy and storageBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentAccumulate cold or heat when it is convenient to use later and reduce tip power or harness favorable energy.See strategy
Illustration of Energía eólica a escala adecuada
Wind power on a suitable scaleEnergy and storageTerritoriesCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt takes advantage of the wind where resource, scale, maintenance and impacts justify installation.See strategy
Illustration of Geotermia de alta temperatura
High temperature geothermalEnergy and storageTerritoriesCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentUse deep geothermal resources to generate heat or electricity where geology allows.See strategy
Illustration of Energía hidráulica, marina y fluvial
Hydraulic, marine and river energyEnergy and storageTerritoriesCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt obtains energy from currents, jumps, tides or waves with a strict assessment of ecosystems and water uses.See strategy
Illustration of Bioenergía con criterios de sostenibilidad
Bioenergy with sustainability criteriaEnergy and storageIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt uses biomass, biogas or biofuels only when the source, emissions, use competition and full balance are favorable.See strategy
Illustration of Cogeneración y trigeneración contextual
Cogeneration and contextual trigenerationEnergy and storageIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousTransitionalIt simultaneously produces electricity and heat, or also cold, when there is stable thermal demand and a route compatible with decarbonization.See strategy
Illustration of Pilas de combustible e hidrógeno renovable
Fuel cells and renewable hydrogenEnergy and storageIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousEmergingIt converts verifiable renewable hydrogen into energy or uses it in applications that are difficult to electrify directly.See strategy
Illustration of Microturbinas y generación distribuida
Microturbines and distributed generationEnergy and storageIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousTransitionalIt generates energy near consumption in specialized applications, evaluating fuel, emissions, noise, maintenance and non-burning alternatives.See strategy
Illustration of Solar térmica de concentración
Concentration thermal solarEnergy and storageIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt concentrates radiation to produce heat at a higher temperature in sites with adequate solar resources and demand.See strategy
Illustration of Flexibilidad de demanda y comunidades energéticas
Flexibility of demand and energy communitiesEnergy and storageCommunitiesCost: mediumLevel: ambitiousEmergingCoordinate consumption, storage and shared generation to use energy at more favorable times and share benefits.See strategy
Illustration of Captación y almacenamiento de agua de lluvia
Rainwater harvesting and storageWaterBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedCollect precipitation for compatible uses, dimensioning deposit, overflow, treatment, signaling and maintenance.See strategy
Illustration of Cubiertas azules y retención temporal
Blue covers and temporary retentionWaterBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentThey retain rainwater in a controlled form on deck to reduce runoff tips and support other uses.See strategy
Illustration of Estanques y retención superficial
Ponds and surface retentionWaterUrban planningCost: highLevel: recommendedContext-dependentManages rainwater through retention basins or floodable spaces that attenuate peak flows and can provide habitat.See strategy
Illustration of Generación de agua atmosférica
Generation of atmospheric waterWaterEmergencyCost: highLevel: ambitiousEmergingIt extracts moisture from the air by condensation or hygroscopic materials in situations where energy, climate and treatment justify it.See strategy
Illustration of Grifos y duchas de bajo caudal
Low flow taps and showersWaterBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedReduces flow by maintaining an adequate experience through aeration, jet design and controlled pressure.See strategy
Illustration of Inodoros de descarga eficiente
Efficient discharge toiletsWaterBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedReduces water by use using well-sized tanks, double discharge or equivalent technologies that maintain performance.See strategy
Illustration of Urinarios sin agua
Urinaries without waterWaterPublic toiletsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedThey avoid discharges using cartridges, membranes or other systems that require specific installation, cleaning and maintenance.See strategy
Illustration of Detección y reparación de fugas
Leak detection and repairWaterBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt combines inspection, sectorization, sensors and rapid response to prevent water loss and associated damage.See strategy
Illustration of Riego por goteo y controlado
Drip irrigation and controlledWaterLandscapingCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedIt delivers water near the roots and adjusts schedules and dosages to soil, climate and real plant needs.See strategy
Illustration of Xeropaisajismo y jardinería de baja demanda hídrica
Xero-landscapery and low water demand gardeningWaterLandscapingCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedDesign with adapted species and soils to reduce or avoid permanent irrigation without impoverishing the habitat.See strategy
Illustration of Equipos de bajo consumo de agua
Water-saving equipmentWaterHousingCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedSelects and operates appliances and processes that offer the required service with less water and energy.See strategy
Illustration of Reutilización segura de aguas grises
Safe reuse of grey watersWaterBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt recovers water from showers or washbasins for permitted uses through treatment, separate networks and sanitary control.See strategy
Illustration of Humedales construidos y depuración ecológica
Built wetlands and ecological purificationWaterBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentTreats water through substrates, microorganisms and vegetation in dimensioned and supervised systems.See strategy
Illustration of Saneamiento seco y separación en origen
Dry sanitation and separation at sourceWaterRural environmentCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentReduces or prevents trawling water and separates streams to facilitate safe treatment and recovery of resources.See strategy
Illustration of Circuitos cerrados de agua de proceso
Process water closed circuitsWaterIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousEstablishedRecirculate water within a process reducing capture and discharge, with control of concentration, temperature and quality.See strategy
Illustration of Desinfección de agua con UV u ozono
Water disinfection with UV or ozoneWaterBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentInactivates microorganisms by ultraviolet radiation or oxidizing agents within a professionally designed treatment train.See strategy
Illustration of Tratamiento por membranas y ósmosis inversa
Membrane and reverse osmosis treatmentWaterIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt separates contaminants by membranes and pressure when the required quality compensates for energy, rejection and maintenance.See strategy
Illustration of Medición y gestión integral del agua
Integrated water management and measurementWaterBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt establishes balance sheets, counters for uses, objectives, responsibilities and monitoring of consumption, quality and risks.See strategy
Illustration of Pavimentos permeables y drenaje sostenible
Permeable paving and sustainable drainageWaterUrban planningCost: mediumLevel: recommendedContext-dependentInfiltra, retains and treats runoff near its origin through surfaces and systems adapted to soil and climate.See strategy
Illustration of Prioridad al transporte público
Priority to public transportMobilityCompaniesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt makes it easier for people to reach by collective transport through location, information, incentives and safe access.See strategy
Illustration of Red ciclista y aparcamiento seguro
Bike network and secure parkingMobilityCitiesCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedConnect destinations via comfortable routes and offer visible, protected and suitable parking for different cycles.See strategy
Illustration of Gestión y reducción del aparcamiento
Parking management and reductionMobilityUrban planningCost: lowLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt prevents the abundance or location of the car park from encouraging individual trips by car in front of alternatives.See strategy
Illustration of Vestuarios y servicios para movilidad activa
Costumes and services for active mobilityMobilityCompaniesCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt provides showers, lockers, repairs and other supports that make it feasible to walk, run or pedal to the destination.See strategy
Illustration of Recarga inteligente de vehículos eléctricos
Intelligent recharging of electric vehiclesMobilityBuildingsCost: highLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt provides accessible infrastructure that coordinates power, hours, renewables and real mobility needs.See strategy
Illustration of Micromovilidad y transporte interno eficiente
Efficient internal transport and micromobilityMobilityIndustryCost: mediumLevel: recommendedContext-dependentUse bicycles, light vehicles and appropriate internal logistics to replace heavier movements within enclosures.See strategy
Illustration of Prevención y reducción de residuos
Prevention and reduction of wasteWasteCompaniesCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedAvoid unnecessary materials, packaging and consumption before managing what becomes waste.See strategy
Illustration of Separación de residuos en origen
Separation of waste at sourceWasteCompaniesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt organizes clearly identified flows where they are generated to preserve their quality and facilitate recovery.See strategy
Illustration of Reciclaje con trazabilidad
Recycling with traceabilityWasteCompaniesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedDeliver separate materials to verifiable chains and measure real destinations without confusing recyclability with effective recycling.See strategy
Illustration of Compostaje de biorresiduos
Bioresidue ComposageWasteHouseholdsCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt transforms separate organic matter into a useful amendment through a controlled and scale-appropriate process.See strategy
Illustration of Reutilización y preparación para reutilizar
Re-use and preparation for reuseWasteCompaniesCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt maintains products and components in use through repair, cleaning, redistribution and second-life markets.See strategy
Illustration of Compactación y logística eficiente de residuos
Compaction and efficient logistics of wasteWasteIndustryCost: mediumLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt reduces volume and movement when it does not harm separation, safety or subsequent recovery.See strategy
Illustration of Recogida neumática de residuos
Pneumatic waste collectionWasteCitiesCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt transports pipe fractions to centralized points in development with adequate density and operation.See strategy
Illustration of Conversión avanzada de residuos no recuperables
Advanced conversion of non-recoverable wasteWasteIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentTreat residual fractions by thermal or chemical processes only after preventing, reusing and recycling.See strategy
Illustration of Minimización del movimiento de tierras
Minimization of land movementBiodiversity and soilConstructionCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedAdapts the project to the relief to reduce excavation, transport, erosion and soil alteration.See strategy
Illustration of Creación de hábitat
Habitat creationBiodiversity and soilBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt incorporates food, shelter, water and connectivity for target species without generating ecological traps.See strategy
Illustration of Restauración de hábitats degradados
Restoration of degraded habitatsBiodiversity and soilTerritoriesCost: highLevel: ambitiousEstablishedIt recovers ecological functions, soil, water and biological communities through long-term objectives and monitoring.See strategy
Illustration of Vegetación autóctona y diversa
Indigenous and diverse vegetationBiodiversity and soilLandscapingCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt favours local-friendly plant communities, resilient and useful for wildlife and ecological functioning.See strategy
Illustration of Fitorremediación y conectividad ecológica
Fitorremediation and ecological connectivityBiodiversity and soilTerritoriesCost: mediumLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt uses vegetation and territorial design to support soil recovery and connect fragmented habitats.See strategy
Illustration of Seguridad y bienestar de las personas usuarias
Safety and well-being of usersWelfare, society and cultureBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt integrates physical health, security, perception of control, dignity and psychological well-being of affected individuals and other living beings.See strategy
Illustration of Calidad estética y experiencia del espacio
Aesthetic quality and space experienceWelfare, society and cultureBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt takes care of proportion, materiality, light, identity and sensory experience to create places appreciated, readable and durable.See strategy
Illustration of Confort acústico
Acoustic comfortWelfare, society and cultureBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedControls noise, reverberation, privacy and sound quality according to activity, sensitivity and context.See strategy
Illustration of Ergonomía, accesibilidad y diseño universal
Ergonomics, accessibility and universal designWelfare, society and cultureBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedIt allows you to use spaces, services and products with comfort, autonomy and security for a variety of capabilities.See strategy
Illustration of Protección de la cultura y los valores locales
Protection of local culture and valuesWelfare, society and cultureTerritoriesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt recognizes material and intangible heritage, knowledge, memory and community relations before intervening.See strategy
Illustration of Arte, educación, actividad y ocio
Art, education, activity and leisureWelfare, society and cultureCommunitiesCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt integrates opportunities to learn, create, move, meet and enjoy as part of a sustainable environment.See strategy
Illustration of Espacios flexibles y adaptables
Flexible and adaptable spacesWelfare, society and cultureBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt allows changing uses, times, occupancy and distribution with limited interventions and without unnecessarily replacing the building.See strategy
Illustration of Programación de eventos y vida comunitaria
Event planning and community lifeWelfare, society and cultureCommunitiesCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt activates spaces with social, cultural, educational or sports activities accessible and compatible with the environment.See strategy
Illustration of Alimentación sostenible y de menor impacto
Sustainable and less impacted foodWelfare, society and cultureHotelsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt favors plant, seasonal and local options when they bring value, healthy and with less waste.See strategy
Illustration of Vegetación interior y diseño biofílico
Inner vegetation and biophilic designWelfare, society and cultureBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt incorporates nature, views, materials and sustainable vegetation to support experience, identity and wellbeing.See strategy
Illustration of Asequibilidad y valor del ciclo de vida
Affordability and value of the life cycleWelfare, society and cultureBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedEvaluate investment, operation, maintenance, risks, profits and cost sharing over time.See strategy
Illustration of Teletrabajo y acceso digital responsable
Teleworking and responsible digital accessWelfare, society and cultureCompaniesCost: lowLevel: recommendedContext-dependentReduces certain movements through work and remote services without shifting impacts or deteriorating inclusion or well-being.See strategy
Illustration of Salud, bienestar y productividad
Health, welfare and productivityWelfare, society and cultureOfficesCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt designs and operates environments that support concentration, recovery, satisfaction and performance, measuring results without promising automatic causality.See strategy
Illustration of Simulación energética
Energy simulationMeasurement and managementBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedModel demand and systems to compare decisions, identify risks and test results against real data.See strategy
Illustration of Simulación de luz natural
Simulation of natural lightMeasurement and managementBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedEvaluate availability, distribution, glare and solar control over time before building.See strategy
Illustration of Medición de microclima, geología y suelo
Measurement of microclimate, geology and soilMeasurement and managementTerritoriesCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedCollects local climate, terrain and water data to replace generic assumptions with site conditions.See strategy
Illustration of Simulación acústica
Acoustic simulationMeasurement and managementBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt predicts propagation, reverberation and isolation to compare alternatives before implementing the project.See strategy
Illustration of Dinámica de fluidos computacional
Computational fluid dynamicsMeasurement and managementBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt simulates movement of air, heat or contaminants to study complex situations that simple models do not solve.See strategy
Illustration of Análisis de ciclo de vida
Life cycle analysisMeasurement and managementBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedQuantify potential impacts from raw materials to use and end of life with explicit scope, data and uncertainty.See strategy
Illustration of Certificación como herramienta, no como fin
Certification as a tool, not an endMeasurement and managementBuildingsCost: highLevel: recommendedEstablishedUse evaluation frameworks to sort goals and verification without confusing the seal with actual performance.See strategy
Illustration of Sensores, contadores y submedición
Sensors, counters and sub-measurementMeasurement and managementBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedIt makes visible consumptions and conditions for relevant uses to detect anomalies and support decisions.See strategy
Illustration of Visualización y retroalimentación a usuarios
Viewing and feedback to usersMeasurement and managementBuildingsCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt presents understandable and actionable information about consumption, conditions and progress without transferring all responsibility to the user.See strategy
Illustration of Evaluación posocupación
Post-occupation evaluationMeasurement and managementBuildingsCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt contrasts design and operation with the experience and performance observed after occupying space.See strategy
Illustration of Puesta en marcha y recomisionado
Start-up and recommissioningMeasurement and managementBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedCheck that systems and controls are installed, adjusted and operating according to objectives, and repeat the review when they change.See strategy
Illustration of Manuales, formación y gestión operativa
Manuals, training and operational managementMeasurement and managementBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt provides live instructions, responsibilities and training to ensure that the benefits are maintained during use.See strategy
Illustration of Automatización con control humano
Automation with human controlMeasurement and managementBuildingsCost: highLevel: recommendedEstablishedCoordinates schedules, slogans and equipment through understandable, adjustable and safe controls for those who use and maintain the system.See strategy
Illustration of Mantenimiento preventivo y detección de fallos
Preventive maintenance and fault detectionMeasurement and managementBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedIdentify degradation and anomalies before they increase consumption, breakdowns, risks or loss of comfort.See strategy
Illustration of Medición de resultados de salud y productividad
Measurement of health and productivity outcomesMeasurement and managementOfficesCost: mediumLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentEvaluate comfort, health, satisfaction, absenteeism and performance with privacy, controls and caution when attributing causes.See strategy
Illustration of Confort térmico adaptativo
Adaptive thermal comfortWelfare, society and cultureBuildingsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedExpand the range of comfort through clothing, air movement, personal control and adapted expectations without imposing uniform conditions.See strategy
Illustration of Gestión de cargas térmicas internas
Internal thermal load managementThermal systems and ventilationBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedReduces and programes heat generated by lighting, equipment, processes and occupancy before increasing air conditioning capacity.See strategy
Illustration of Aislamiento dinámico y envolventes adaptativas
Dynamic insulation and adaptive enclosuresPassive and Enveloping DesignBuildingsCost: highLevel: ambitiousEmergingModifies properties or flows of the envelope in response to variable conditions using mobile, active or intelligent components.See strategy
Illustration of Equipos de consumo eficiente
Efficient consumption equipmentEnergy and storageBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: basicEstablishedSelect equipment according to the service really needed, its consumption in use and waiting, durability, repairability and operation.See strategy
Illustration of Difusión de aprendizajes y proyectos demostradores
Dissemination of learning and demonstration projectsWelfare, society and cultureCompaniesCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedShare results, limits, data and decisions so other people can learn and avoid repeating mistakes.See strategy
Illustration of Contribuciones climáticas para emisiones residuales
Climate contributions for residual emissionsMeasurement and managementCompaniesCost: mediumLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt finances high integrity carbon mitigation or removal only after reducing its own emissions and without concealing the original inventory.See strategy
Illustration of Calentamiento solar de aire en fachada
Solar air heating in facadeThermal systems and ventilationIndustryCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentPreheat outdoor air by ventilated solar surface to reduce thermal demand when climate and use are appropriate.See strategy
Illustration of Ventiladores para confort personal
Fans for personal comfortThermal systems and ventilationBuildingsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIncreases air movement to improve thermal sensation with little energy when temperature, noise and activity allow.See strategy
Illustration of Agua caliente cerca del punto de uso
Hot water near point of useThermal systems and ventilationBuildingsCost: mediumLevel: recommendedContext-dependentReduces waits and losses on long routes by means of a central, distributed or punctual solution well dimensioned.See strategy
Illustration of Refrigeración con fuentes naturales de agua
Refrigeration with natural water sourcesThermal systems and ventilationNeighbourhoodsCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentExchange heat with deep, marine, lake or underground water without consuming it when permits and ecosystems allow.See strategy
Illustration of Compra ajustada a la demanda real
Purchase adjusted to actual demandWasteHotelsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedIt measures orders, frequency and formats according to the consumption observed to avoid surpluses that end up as waste.See strategy
Illustration of Conservación y cadena de frío de alimentos
Conservation and cold chain of foodWasteHotelsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedMaintains temperature, humidity, rotation and packaging suitable for food to reach the shelf life they have.See strategy
Illustration of Porciones y servicio ajustable
Portions and adjustable serviceWasteHotelsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedAllows you to choose the amount at the time of service to reduce what is discarded without being consumed.See strategy
Illustration of Medición del desperdicio alimentario
Measurement of food wasteWasteHotelsCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt quantifies and classifies what is discarded, and at which point in the process it is discarded, to locate causes and check whether measures work.See strategy
Illustration of Aprovechamiento y redistribución de excedentes
Use and redistribution of surplusesWasteHotelsCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt reintroduces food suitable for consumption by reprocessing, last-minute sale or donation with clear sanitary conditions and traceability.See strategy
Illustration of Productos de limpieza con ecoetiqueta
Ecolabelled cleaning productsMaterials and circularityCompaniesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedSelect detergents and cleaners with a verifiable ecolabel to reduce the chemical load on water and exposure of the cleaner.See strategy
Illustration of Dosificación correcta de detergentes
Correct dosage of detergentsWaterHotelsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedAdjust the dose to that indicated by the manufacturer and water hardness rather than increase it by custom.See strategy
Illustration of Limpieza en seco y con microfibra
Dry cleaning and microfiberWaterCompaniesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt replaces some of the cleaning with water and product by mechanical methods using microfiber textiles when surface and hygiene allow.See strategy
Illustration of Limpieza según necesidad y no por rutina
Cleaning according to need and not by routineMeasurement and managementCompaniesCost: freeLevel: recommendedContext-dependentSchedule cleaning from the use and actual state of each space instead of repeating a fixed frequency.See strategy
Illustration of Textiles reutilizables frente a papel de un uso
Reusable textiles against paper of one useWasteHotelsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt uses washable cloths and bayets instead of disposable paper where hygiene and washing logistics allow it.See strategy
Illustration of Reutilización de toallas y ropa de cama
Reuse of towels and bed linenWaterHotelsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedChange the lingerie on request or with a spaced pattern, with clear information to the guests and periodic check.See strategy
Illustration of Lavado a plena carga y baja temperatura
Washing at full load and low temperatureEnergy and storageHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedIt takes advantage of the complete capacity of the equipment and the lowest temperature that gives good results to reduce energy, water and detergent.See strategy
Illustration of Secado al aire de la ropa
Air-drying of clothingEnergy and storageHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedIt replaces all or part of mechanical drying by air drying when climate, space and timing allow.See strategy
Illustration of Dispensadores a granel en lugar de monodosis
Bulk dispensers instead of single doseWasteHotelsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt serves soap, gel, seasonings or drinks from refillable dispensers instead of single-dose individual containers.See strategy
Illustration of Agua de red en lugar de botellas individuales
Network water instead of individual bottlesWasteOfficesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt offers network water in jars, fountains or reusable bottles instead of single-use containers for staff and visitors.See strategy
Illustration of Menaje reutilizable en lugar de desechable
Reusableware instead of disposableWasteOfficesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt employs permanent crockery, glasses and cutlery in break rooms, cafeterias and events instead of single-use utensils.See strategy
Illustration of Requisitos de embalaje a proveedores
Packaging requirements for suppliersWasteCompaniesCost: freeLevel: recommendedEstablishedAgrees with the person who supplies the reduction, removal or replacement of the packaging before it reaches the warehouse.See strategy
Illustration of Envases retornables en el suministro
Returnable packaging in supplyWasteTradesCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedUse boxes, barrels, pallets or containers that return to the supplier and are reused instead of discarded containers after a trip.See strategy
Illustration of Compra a granel y formatos concentrados
Bulk shopping and concentrated formatsWasteTradesCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedIt prefers large or concentrated formats over individual portions to reduce packaging and transport per useful unit.See strategy
Illustration of Bolsas reutilizables y rechazo de envoltorio
Reusable bags and packaging rejectionWasteDaily lifeCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedIt carries its own bag or cart and renounces the packaging that does not fulfill a function of protection or hygiene.See strategy
Illustration of Pilas recargables en lugar de desechables
Rechargeable batteries instead of disposableWasteHouseholdsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt replaces single-use batteries with rechargeable batteries in commonly used appliances, or dispenses with battery-powered devices when there is a network alternative.See strategy
Illustration of Impresión a doble cara por defecto
Double-sided printing by defaultWasteOfficesCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedSet up computers and applications to print and copy on a double side without having to choose each time.See strategy
Illustration of Papel con contenido reciclado posconsumo
Post-consumption recycled paperMaterials and circularityOfficesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedSpecifies a minimum percentage of recycled fiber post-consumption on copying, hygienic, dry matter and printed material.See strategy
Illustration of Digitalización de documentos y menos impresión
Digitization of documents and less printingWasteOfficesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt replaces printed copies by circulation and digital archive where signature, preservation and access allow.See strategy
Illustration of Reutilización de papel impreso por una cara
Reuse of printed paper on one sideWasteOfficesCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedReserve the paper used on one side for notes, drafts and internal use before sending it to recycling.See strategy
Illustration of Gestión de energía en equipos informáticos
Power management in computer equipmentEnergy and storageOfficesCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedTurns on suspension, scheduled shutdown and saving settings on computers, screens and printers instead of leaving them unused.See strategy
Illustration of Rechazo de publicidad no deseada
Rejection of unwanted advertisingWasteHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedBlock unsolicited advertising mail in the mailbox and printed subscriptions that are not read.See strategy
Illustration of Política de compra con criterios ambientales
Purchase policy with environmental criteriaMeasurement and managementCompaniesCost: freeLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt sets out in writing what environmental criteria are required when buying, who applies them and how they are checked, rather than deciding on a case-by-case basis.See strategy
Illustration of Criterios de durabilidad y reparabilidad en la compra
Criteria of durability and repairability in the purchaseMaterials and circularityCompaniesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedValue expected service life, spare parts availability, warranty and ease of repair when comparing offers, and not just the initial price.See strategy
Illustration of Requisitos ambientales a proveedores y contratas
Environmental requirements for suppliers and contractorsMeasurement and managementCompaniesCost: freeLevel: recommendedEstablishedTransferred verifiable environmental conditions to those who supply or perform jobs, and verify their performance during the contract.See strategy
Illustration of Devolución y recogida por el proveedor
Return and collection by the supplierMaterials and circularityCompaniesCost: lowLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt contracts the return supply of the product, equipment or packaging at the end of its life, rather than keeping the waste management.See strategy
Illustration of Compra de proximidad de bienes y servicios
Proximity purchase of goods and servicesMaterials and circularityTradesCost: lowLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt prefers suppliers and services close to the current supply when they provide equivalent quality, reducing transport and sustaining the local economy.See strategy
Illustration of Política ambiental con responsable designado
Environmental Policy with Designated ResponsibleMeasurement and managementCompaniesCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedDeclares the environmental commitment in writing and assigns to a specific person the authority and time to carry it out.See strategy
Illustration of Diagnóstico ambiental inicial y línea base
Initial environmental diagnosis and baselineMeasurement and managementCompaniesCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedDetermines where it is part of consumption, waste and emissions before setting targets, so that improvements can be attributed afterwards.See strategy
Illustration of Objetivos ambientales medibles y revisados
Measured and revised environmental objectivesMeasurement and managementCompaniesCost: freeLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt sets specific time-bound and accountable targets, and periodically reviews them to correct the course rather than repeat them each year.See strategy
Illustration of Revisión de facturas de suministros
Revision of supply invoicesMeasurement and managementTradesCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedRegularly compare electricity, water, gas and waste bills to detect deviations, leaks, inappropriate rates and poorly contracted power.See strategy
Illustration of Formación y sensibilización del personal
Training and sensitization of staffWelfare, society and cultureCompaniesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt explains to each position what it can decide, why it matters and how to do so, incorporating it into the reception and repeating it with rotation.See strategy
Illustration of Comunicación ambiental a clientes y usuarios
Environmental communication to customers and usersWelfare, society and cultureTradesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt explains at the point of use what is done and what is asked of those who visit, buy or stay, with concrete and verifiable indications.See strategy
Illustration of Desplazamiento al trabajo a pie o en bicicleta
Movement to work on foot or by bicycleMobilityDaily lifeCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedCover the usual journey by walking or pedaling when distance, route and safety allow.See strategy
Illustration of Coche compartido entre personas
Car shared between peopleMobilityDaily lifeCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedGroup in the same vehicle trips with origin and destination near, sharing places and costs.See strategy
Illustration of Trayectos cortos sin vehículo
Short journeys without vehicleMobilityDaily lifeCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedSolve short distance trips without a car, where cold start and parking weigh more than the journey itself.See strategy
Illustration of Escaleras en lugar de ascensor
Stairs instead of elevatorEnergy and storageOfficesCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedUse the ladder on a few storeys, reducing consumption and wear of the device.See strategy
Illustration of Reducción de viajes de larga distancia
Reduction of long-distance travelMobilityCompaniesCost: freeLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt replaces long journeys by nearby alternatives, remote meetings or group trips when purpose permits.See strategy
Illustration of Conducción eficiente
Efficient drivingMobilityDaily lifeCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedDrive with long gears, progressive acceleration and traffic forecasting to reduce consumption, emissions and wear.See strategy
Illustration of Mantenimiento del vehículo y presión de neumáticos
Vehicle maintenance and tyre pressureMobilityDaily lifeCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedCheck pressure, filters, oil and general condition with the indicated periodicity, because an unattended vehicle consumes and emits more.See strategy
Illustration of Eliminación de consumos fantasma
Elimination of ghost consumptionEnergy and storageHouseholdsCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedCuts off the power of devices that consume apparently off, by means of switches or direct disconnection.See strategy
Illustration of Temperatura de consigna adecuada
Suitable delivery temperatureThermal systems and ventilationOfficesCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedAdjust the heating and cooling storage unit to the belt sufficient for use, rather than setting extreme values.See strategy
Illustration of Programación horaria de la climatización
Time-table programming of air conditioningThermal systems and ventilationOfficesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt coincides the operation of the air conditioning with the hours of actual occupation rather than maintaining it continuously.See strategy
Illustration of Manejo de persianas y protecciones solares
Handling of blinds and sun protectionsPassive and Enveloping DesignHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedOpen and close blinds, curtains and awnings according to season and time to catch or reject sun without consuming energy.See strategy
Illustration of Cierre del gas cuando no se usa
Gas closure when not in useEnergy and storageHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicContext-dependentClose the key and turn off the pilot of old boilers at night or prolonged absences, reducing consumption and risk.See strategy
Illustration of Limpieza de luminarias y ventanas
Cleaning of luminaires and windowsLightingOfficesCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt maintains clean lamps, screens and glazings, because dirt reduces usable light and forces it to turn on more.See strategy
Illustration of Mantenimiento del frigorífico
Maintenance of the refrigeratorEnergy and storageHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedClean the capacitor, check the joints, leave rear ventilation and avoid accumulating frost, because each of those things increases consumption.See strategy
Illustration of Ducha breve en lugar de baño
Brief shower instead of bathWaterHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedReplace the bathroom with a short shower, which consumes much less water and less energy to heat it.See strategy
Illustration of Cierre del grifo en tareas de higiene
Faucet closure in hygiene tasksWaterHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedIt keeps the tap shut while soaping, shaving or brushing your teeth, and opens it just to lighten up.See strategy
Illustration of Lavado de vajilla sin grifo abierto
Washing dishes without open tapWaterHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedFill the sink breast to soap and rinse instead of washing under continuous jet.See strategy
Illustration of Descongelación sin agua corriente
Freezing without running waterWaterHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedPlan the defrosting in the refrigerator instead of using hot water or microwave.See strategy
Illustration of Residuos peligrosos del hogar a punto limpio
Hazardous household waste at a clean pointWasteHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedSeparate paints, solvents, aerosols and household chemicals and deliver them at the collection point, not in the garbage or drain.See strategy
Illustration of Recogida de aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos
Collection of electrical and electronic equipmentWasteHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedDelivery of out-of-use equipment in the collection channels RAEEor at the point of sale when buying the substitute.See strategy
Illustration of Pilas y baterías al punto de recogida
Batteries and batteries at collection pointWasteHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedPlace depleted batteries and batteries in specific containers, because they contain metals that should not reach the common garbage.See strategy
Illustration of Aceite de cocina usado a recogida selectiva
Cooking oil used for selective collectionWasteHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedCollect the used oil in a closed container and deliver it to the intended channel instead of pouring it through the drain.See strategy
Illustration of Medicamentos caducados a la farmacia
Expired medicines to the pharmacyWasteHouseholdsCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedDelivers expired or excess medicines and their packaging at the pharmacy collection point, not in the trash or toilet.See strategy
Illustration of Ropa de segunda mano y vida útil textil
Used clothing and textile service lifeMaterials and circularityDaily lifeCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedBuy used garments and lengthen the life of your own by care, storage and arrangement before replenishing.See strategy
Illustration of Reparación de ropa y calzado
Repairing clothing and footwearWasteDaily lifeCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedFix seams, closures and soles to keep garments and footwear in use instead of replacing them.See strategy
Illustration of Higiene y cosmética con menos envases
Hygiene and cosmetics with less packagingWasteDaily lifeCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedIt prefers solid, refillable or larger formats in hygiene and personal care products.See strategy
Illustration of Alternativas naturales a plaguicidas
Natural alternatives to pesticidesBiodiversity and soilHouseholdsCost: lowLevel: recommendedContext-dependentIt uses barriers, accompanying plants, manual control and low toxicity preparations before applying synthetic pesticides.See strategy
Illustration of Eventos con criterios de sostenibilidad
Events with sustainability criteriaWelfare, society and cultureEventsCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedSet before the event how waste, catering, displacement, materials and accessibility will be resolved, and then check what happened.See strategy
Illustration of Excursiones y actividades de bajo impacto
Low impact excursions and activitiesWelfare, society and cultureHotelsCost: lowLevel: recommendedContext-dependentDesign activities for visitors so that they respect cargo, wildlife, soil and community capacity of the visited place.See strategy
Illustration of Oferta de producto y artesanía local
Product offer and local handicraftsWelfare, society and cultureTradesCost: lowLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt incorporates product and crafts of the area in the offer and memory, with identifiable origin, instead of imported generic gender.See strategy
Illustration of Riego en horas de menor insolación
Irrigation in times of lower heatstrokeWaterLandscapingCost: freeLevel: basicEstablishedWater at sunrise or sunset so that the water reaches the plant instead of evaporating earlier.See strategy
Illustration of Acolchado para reducir el riego
Padded to reduce irrigationWaterLandscapingCost: lowLevel: basicEstablishedCover the soil with organic or mineral material to preserve moisture, moderate temperature and slow down adventitious grass.See strategy
Illustration of Convivencia con fauna urbana
Coexistence with urban faunaBiodiversity and soilCitiesCost: lowLevel: recommendedContext-dependentManages garbage, holes, lights and involuntary feeding to live with the fauna of the environment without encouraging concentrations or conflicts.See strategy
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