Environment

Blinds, shutters and awnings are a proven energy saving solution.

In the UK, the effectiveness of shading products is still poorly recognised despite the fact that more and more homes and buildings are being designed with large areas of glazing.

You can reduce your reliance on heating, cooling and artificial lighting as well as manage important considerations such as wellbeing and privacy.

Shading products are low maintenance and have a long life, so investing well will pay back dividends for the environment and your bank balance.

You can also choose products made from eco-friendly materials and fabrics.

Researching the right type of blind or shutter for each room is important.

Consider factors including the direction the window faces, room size, what the room is used for, light levels and privacy.

Working towards a greener future

Companies, organisations, governments and charities across the world are collaborating more than ever before to tackle climate change.

The concept is really simple. The more carbon dioxide – and other warming gases – that we put into the atmosphere, the higher global temperatures will rise.

In the UK, the Climate Change Committee has identified that between £4bn and £58bn needs to be spent on solar shading by 2050 to make our buildings fit for the future.

Sustainable fabrics and materials

Responsible manufacturers and retailers are constantly researching the latest innovations in environmentally friendly fabrics and materials.

There is an estimated 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic currently floating in the world’s oceans, and fabrics are now being made from plastics taken from the sea.

Wooden blinds and shutters are manufactured using timber from responsibly managed forests.

Products are being made from materials derived from recycled PET polyester plastic bottles, which do not require any new petroleum to be created and the manufacturing process uses less water, chemicals and energy

Blinds made from PVC fabrics are 100 percent recyclable.