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Why Should I Choose Eco-Friendly Window Coverings?<\/h2>\n
We know \u2013 eco-friendly window coverings aren\u2019t going to save the world alone. But anything we can do to help reduce consumption and waste is a step in the right direction. Energy efficiency and eco-friendly products are the first steps to making your home a greener place. If everyone does their part, we can start to really see a difference. If environmentally-friendly<\/a> products are important to you, then you may want to consider shopping for these window coverings:<\/p>\n Our bamboo shades<\/a> are actually made from real bamboo and jute. By using natural materials versus synthetic ones, our shades not only look great, but they double as eco-friendly window coverings, as well. The natural materials used in our bamboo shades decompose much quicker and easier than synthetic materials. Our durable shades will last for years to come. But when you do decide to eventually change up your look, your woven shades won\u2019t take up more space in a landfill for the next 100 years.<\/p>\n Our aluminum blinds are another eco-friendly window covering option. They are made for recycled materials in an effort to reduce waste. Aluminum blinds<\/a> make use of materials that don\u2019t decompose well. Instead of tossing them into a landfill, we repurpose the material to create exceptionally durable and stylish blinds. Plus, mini blinds are among the most cost-efficient on the market. So not only will you be doing your part to help the planet, but you\u2019ll also be saving yourself money.<\/p>\n By blocking out glare and UV rays, our solar shades<\/a> also keep excess heat out. That means if you have a very sunny room, you won\u2019t be constantly cranking up the AC to keep it cool. Using up less energy to cool your home will reduce your energy bills and help reduce pollution. Bonus: our solar shades also block out UV rays that are damaging to your skin, as well as your furniture, flooring, and carpeting. Solar shades will keep your investments from yellowing or fading by keeping the sun\u2019s harsh rays at bay.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for some serious reductions in energy consumptions, our Honeycomb collection<\/a> is the right place to start. Because of their unique cellular design, they actually trap air inside. That means that cold air won\u2019t get out or in. If you have a drafty window, these shades can help. By trapping air inside, the inside temperature won\u2019t escape and the outside temperature can\u2019t get in. This can reduce your energy bills all year round.<\/p>\n Are you interested in making your home more environmentally friendly? What are some of your secrets to doing your part to save the planet?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Decorating your home doesn\u2019t have to be damaging to the environment. We offer several eco-friendly window coverings to help minimize your carbon footprint and reduce waste. If you\u2019re looking for ways to make your home a more environmentally-friendly space, here are the best eco-friendly window coverings to make your home as stylish as it is … Continue reading Our Top Eco-Friendly Window Coverings<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":855,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34,96],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-854","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-energy-efficient","category-window-treatment-tips"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/854","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=854"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/854\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":857,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/854\/revisions\/857"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/855"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=854"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=854"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=854"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Bamboo\/Woven Wood Shades<\/h2>\n
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Solar Shades<\/h2>\n
Honeycomb\/Cellular Shades<\/h2>\n