How to Make your Home More Sustainable and Eco-Friendly?

The need for sustainable design has never been more important! At Unbeatable Blinds we are dedicated to creating window blinds that are kind to the environment and to your budget. Find out exactly how you can make your home more sustainable and eco friendly with our full proof guide to going green!

Contents

1. How to Choose Sustainable Blinds
2. Top Blinds For Sustainability
3. Eco-Friendly Roller Blinds
4. Eco-Friendly Vertical Blinds
5. Energy Saving Thermal Blinds
6. Eco Friendly Wooden Blinds
7. Eco Friendly Faux Wood Blinds
8. Ways to Make your Home More Sustainable
9. Quality over Quantity
10. Upgrade your Insulation
11. Upgrade your Windows
12. Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle
13. Install a Renewable Energy System
14. FAQ’s
15. What is Environmental Sustainability?
16. Why is Environmental Sustainability Important?
17. What is Eco-Friendly Interior Design?

How to Choose Sustainable Blinds

Sustainability is super important for the modern consumer and homeowner, but it can sometimes be difficult to find products that are both eco-friendly as well as affordable.

New and creative approaches to interior design mean that you can do your bit for the environment while getting the most out of your interior. We’ve put together the best eco-friendly blinds on the market to help you make a more informed decision.

Top Blinds For Sustainability

Eco-Friendly Roller Blinds

At Unbeatable Blinds, we’re proud to offer a range of recycled fabric roller blinds that are manufactured from 100% recycled PET plastic waste. PET reduces energy and water consumption while also reducing carbon footprint and repurposing waste.

Not only are these innovative roller blinds sustainable but they are durable and versatile too. The recycled fabric provides effective thermal retention and is also flame retardant. Choose from a plain, self-coloured Eco Roller Blind or opt for a patterned or textured roller blind for a stylish and sustainable interior.

Eco-Friendly Vertical Blinds

Our incredible Eco collection is also available as a Vertical Blind. Enjoy the practicality and shading that these eco-friendly vertical blinds provide, totally guilt free! Their environmentally friendly manufacture helps to reduce carbon footprint, energy consumption and repurpose waste.

Choosing a blind made from recycled PET allows you to experience the same high quality performance with a smaller environmental footprint. Choose from 16 popular colours and make your home more sustainable.

Energy Saving Thermal Blinds

When trying to live more sustainably, it’s important to consider ways in which you can make your home more energy efficient. Thermal Blinds are a fantastic option to help regulate temperature and reduce heat loss, meaning you can save more on those energy bills!

Our range of Perfect Fit Cellular Thermal Blinds are our number one recommendation for reducing heat loss. These energy saving blinds feature unique honeycomb blind pockets that trap air, keeping your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. With thermal pleated blinds, you can reduce heat loss by up to 40%, reduce energy consumption and create the most stylish interior!

We also offer a selection of roman blinds with free thermal and blackout lining which make your home more energy efficient.Heat rises, so it’s also important if you have skylight windows that you insulate these properly with window shades. Our range of Skylight Roof Blinds can reduce heat loss by up to 20%.

We have an extensive guide on how thermal blinds work that covers all the need to know info if you’re looking to reduce your energy consumption and utility bills!

Eco Friendly Wooden Blinds

If you’re looking to add warmth and an organic feel to your interior, then wooden blinds are a fantastic choice. However, we know that there is concern about the impact of the timber industry. That’s why all our wooden blinds are manufactured from sustainably sourced wood that has been treated to ensure maximum durability.

Our wooden blinds are constructed from durable slats that are held together by a cord system. This allows you to raise the slats together below the headrail, or lower fully and rotate them to block out the light. Their versatility, light control and privacy paired with a sustainable and timeless style makes wooden blinds one of our best sellers!

Eco Friendly Faux Wood Blinds

If you would rather avoid real wood, then our faux wood blinds are a fantastic alternative. Made from PVC, these high quality blinds offer an authentic wood look but with the added benefit of being water resistant. This means they are suitable for throughout your home, even in bathrooms or kitchens. By choosing a wood alternative, you can have peace of mind knowing that you’re not contributing to the demand for real wood.

Ways to Make your Home More Sustainable

Installing eco-friendly window blinds isn’t the only way to make your home more sustainable. You can make other small changes in your home to reduce your environmental impact. We’ve listed some of the easiest ways to make your home more sustainable below.

Quality over Quantity

When decorating your home, it’s important to make sustainable choices. One of the best decisions you can make is to choose high quality, durable products that will stand the test of time.
If you choose sustainable furnishings this will reduce your waste as well as resources and energy required if you were to repurchase repeatedly.

Our made to measure blinds are manufactured to the highest standard and constructed with the highest quality components. This means you can have peace of mind when purchasing your blind as they’re built to last, making Unbeatable Blinds a sustainable solution.

Upgrade your Insulation

Adding or upgrading your insulation is one of the best ways to improve your home’s sustainability. Insulation will prevent heat being lost through walls and floors, saving you money on utility bills. For extra insulation, choose thermal blinds to stop heat escaping through windows.

Upgrade your Windows

If you have single glazed windows, then replacing these with double glazing will make a huge difference to the energy efficiency of your home. Double glazing helps prevent heat loss by preventing draughts and is also noise reducing. Adding a thermal blind onto your window will reduce heat loss even more!

If you want to go that little but further, you can even opt for triple glazing. However, triple glazing tends to be more expensive and is only worth it if it is combined with high levels of insulation and eco-friendly features throughout your house.

Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle

One of the simplest steps you can take to live more sustainably is to reuse, repurpose and recycle. If your furnishings are in good condition, don’t just through them out when they no longer suit your style. Repurpose furniture by giving it a new coat of paint, have that sofa reupholstered or change out the handles on your drawers and cabinets. If you’re extending or renovating, reuse bricks that would otherwise be tossed out. Most importantly, you should always recycle what you can.

Install a Renewable Energy System

If you’re serious about creating a sustainable home, then you should look at installing a renewable energy system. These are systems that use natural resources such as water, wind, or sunlight. You could install solar panels, a biomass boiler or use ground or air source hear pumps. Choosing to use renewable energy sources provides reliable power and also reduces the need for important fuels. This will also conserve the natural resources we have in the UK.

FAQ’s

What is Environmental Sustainability?

Sustainability is all about the development and manufacture of products, goods and services that can meet all our current needs without compromising the needs of future generations. We know that our natural resources are limited, so it’s important that we ration these resources or find other, greener sources that won’t compromise the planet or the quality of life for future generations.

Why is Environmental Sustainability Important?

In recent years, there has been huge importance place on being environmentally sustainable and making eco-friendly choices. Making sustainable choices improves quality of life, protects our eco-systems, and preserves energy resources for future generations. Going green isn’t only beneficial for businesses and consumers, it also benefits our environment in the long term.

What is Eco-Friendly Interior Design?

Eco-friendly interior design focuses on making environmentally conscious choices when it comes to designing your home interior. An eco-friendly designer will consider energy consumption, carbon footprint, waste, and the impact your home furnishings have on the environment. They may also opt for sustainably sourced wooden furniture, recycled fabrics for upholstery or thermal blinds and curtains. Why not have a look at the latest design trends in 2022 and get started on making your home more stylish and sustainable!

Opting for sustainable options should never be difficult. At Unbeatable Blinds we make it easy with our incredible collection of eco-friendly blinds. Take a green approach to decorating your home and choose a sustainable window blind. Show us how you style yours & tag us on Instagram @unbeatableblinds.