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Embracing Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Window Treatments

In our increasingly eco-conscious world, people are looking for more and more ways to embrace eco-friendly and sustainable living in their everyday lives. From the way we use transportation to the choices we make in our homes, there are many ways we can make choices that align with this way of living while maintaining a comfortable space. At PSI Window Coverings in Scottsdale, Arizona, we understand how our outside environment affects our indoor space, and window treatments are a big part of that equation. If you want to embrace sustainable living in your home and its window treatments, you’re in the right place.

Hunter Douglas Provenance® Woven Wood Shades in a kitchen near Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ)

Energy-efficient, Eco-friendly, Sustainable Window Treatments

Kitchens and dining rooms typically have a lot of windows and natural light. This feature is excellent for most people, but did you know that over 30% of your energy use is from heat and cooling loss through windows?

We highly recommend Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades. These honeycomb-shaped shades insulate against temperature loss and diffuse light, protecting your interior space against harsh UV rays. For extensive dining room window treatments, these are a popular energy-saving option.

For the ultimate choice in energy efficiency, consider Duette® Archiletta Honeycomb Shades, which offer all of the Duette® Cellular Shades benefits with extra insulation.

Another excellent option for people who love sustainable, eco-friendly decor is Hunter Douglas Provenance® Woven Wood Shades, which use grasses like bamboo, among other fibers. Bamboo is becoming increasingly popular as a durable, sustainable material in many industries. These shades also bring a touch of nature into your decor scheme.

Easy Composting for a Sustainable Kitchen

Composting might sound daunting or even impossible if you don’t have a large yard, but nearly every household can compost in some way. You can compost even if you have only a balcony or small porch. Even if you don’t use compost because you don’t garden or have plants, you can compost and share it with neighbors and friends who will appreciate the nutrient-rich work.

Collect food scraps like fruit stems, vegetable peels, and more and mix them with yard waste. You can use an indoor-safe compost bin or an outdoor container. Add water to maintain moisture in your compost mix, depending on the humidity levels. Aeration is essential in compost, so add larger sticks to the mix to create air pockets. Your mix should be composed of both green and brown nutrients. Green nutrients are nitrogen-based, like food scraps and yard waste, and brown compost is carbon-based, like paper shreds. Most composters succeed when more than half of the mixture is brown ingredients.

Use Sustainable Products Over Disposable

Choose glass and reusable plastic or wood utensils and containers in your kitchen instead of plastic or styrofoam disposables. Your level of commitment is your choice here, and not everyone can be 100% sustainable, so you should choose the most sustainable products and actions when possible. Every little bit helps. For instance, use beeswax leftover covers instead of plastic wrap or keep glass or metal water bottles to fill instead of grabbing single-use options.

Consider the Energy Efficiency in Your Kitchen

You probably already know about energy-efficient appliances like dishwashers and refrigerators. Look for Energy Star-rated appliances if you’re looking for something new. However, we know that new appliances aren’t always a possibility, especially if you rent. Smaller kitchen items can also be energy-efficient and move with you when you leave your apartment or rental home.

Find Eco-Friendly Window Treatments Near Scottsdale, Arizona

At PSI Window Coverings, we can help you find the right window treatments for your needs. Whether you’re looking for energy-saving shades, dining room window treatments, or grass shades for doors like sliding glass or French doors, our experts are ready to help. Visit our showroom or contact us online for a consultation. We serve the Scottsdale area, including Desert Mountain, Mirabel, Desert Highlands, Troon, Troon North, Sereno Canyon, and Storyrock.

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