Eco Curtain

The Dept. of Energy says that any type of window covering conserves energy by keeping heat in when the weather is cold and cool air in during hot months. Eco-friendly materials have been developed and come in a variety of colors, styles and weights for home and business use. Window coverings that help to insulate the windows are ways to cut down on energy use and natural and recycled materials help the environment.  

 

The Inaba Electric Works, located a Nagoya, Japan has created a solution for eco-friendly power generation within a dense urban environment. This eco-curtain is a wind powered system that can be integrated on building facades. The vertical axis windmills are believed to produce 7.551 kilowatt hours of electricity annually. This type of system can also be installed on rooftops. This may be the building design of the future for cities that are densely populated and need more energy. Though this is not the typical window treatment, it is a way to create renewable energy and assist in preserving natural resources.

 

Recycled materials used to make window coverings. Organic hemp window coverings can be found in stores and online. Research a little before you decide to buy in order to find the solution that best fits your needs. You will be surprised at how cost effective many of the methods to be eco-friendly are.

 

Organic cotton curtains, while more expensive, are extremely durable. NearSea Naturals and Mod Green Cloth are two online resources to help find organic fabric. NearSea naturals carefully selects sustainable materials and yarns that are as delightful to work with as they are beneficial to people and the planet.

 

Installing new window treatments is beneficial to households and businesses by cutting utility costs and becoming more environmentally friendly. By using natural, renewable, and durable materials, homeowners as well as business owners can support the efforts of manufacturers who are striving to lessen their environmental impact.

 

Bamboo blinds are made of natural materials and are eco-friendly. Bamboo window blinds are available in a variety of designs, style and color and are fairly inexpensive.

 

Finding natural fiber cloth and other natural materials for window treatments is easier than ever with a little shopping. Using natural and recycled materials helps the environment and provides an allergy free atmosphere for homes and businesses.