Budget Blinds Has Products To Make Eco-Conscious Shoppers Smile

Feb. 21, 2011 - PRLog -- Green Bay,  WI  –   If new window treatments are on your springtime home spruce up list and you want to make a more environmentally friendly purchase, Budget Blinds has a number of products that can make eco-conscious shoppers smile.

Consumers are seeking out and choosing eco-friendlier products for their homes.  The results of Information Resources Inc’s 2007 Sustainability study revealed that “the consumer market for sustainable products and packaging is viable and growing.”  The survey also revealed that “one-in-five U.S. consumers are ‘sustainability-driven’ in brand and store selection.”

“We’re getting more requests from clients who want window coverings that look great, are made in a way that’s kinder for the environment and that they can feel good about having in their homes,” said Michele Deneys, Budget Blinds serving Howard Village and West Green Bay.

Budget Blinds polled the manufacturers in its Vendor Alliance to determine which products would be good choices for its eco-conscious customers.  The company was pleased with the findings.

“We learned that we have a growing list of products available for customers who want to purchase environmentally friendlier items for their homes,” Tracy Christman, Director of Budget Blinds’ Vendor Alliance.

One product line eco-conscious homeowners should consider is the company’s private label, Signature Series by Budget Blinds®. The entire product line is certified by Green Built Home, a Wisc.-based organization that reviews and certifies products and building products that meet sustainable building and energy standards.

In addition to the Green Built Home certification, Budget Blinds’ Signature Series® products are manufactured in facilities that have adopted many eco-friendly practices, such as: using sawdust to fire kilns and heat the factory, recirculating water in cooling systems that saves over 90 million gallons annually and recycling 75 percent of the total waste in one of its plants.

In addition to its Signature Series products, Budget Blinds offers a variety of products from its other Alliance vendors for people who want to make more environmentally-conscious purchases.

Low Indoor Emissions
Many people are making choices that not only beautify their homes but are healthier choices, too. Budget Blinds has a number of products that have been certified by the GREENGUARD Institute, an industry-independent organization that established stringent standards regarding acceptable indoor air quality standards for indoor products, environments and buildings.

Consumers interested in these products should inquire about the following products: Shutters and wood blinds, Genesis II roller shades and panel tracks made from Sheerweave 2000, 2390 or 2500 or Mermet 3G material. Retractable screens are also made with the material.

Renewable or Recycled Resources
Some consumers choose products that are made with renewable or recycled resources.  Many window treatments and area rugs are made from reclaimed or sustainable materials.

Woven Wood Shades are made from renewable crops, such as: grasses, reeds, bamboo and jute. Certain wood shutters and wood blinds are made with wood obtained from a certified sustainable hardwood forest.  


Budget Blinds also has area rugs that are made from renewable seagrass, mountain grass, sisal and wool. Additionally, the company sells rugs that are made using Nylon 6, a cradle-to-cradle program that recycles nylon rugs instead of depositing them in a landfill.  

Energy Savings
Closing the window treatments in your home, particularly in south-facing and west-facing windows, blocks the sun and reduces heat gain. This allows your air conditioner to operate less during the summer. Some window treatments prevent heat gain better than others, such as shutters and cellular shades.

About Budget Blinds Serving Howard Village and West Green Bay
Budget Blinds Serving Howard Village and West Green Bay began operation in 2009, and is owned and operated by Howard residents, Kurt and Michele Deneys. The company proudly serves homeowners and businesses from the Greater Green Bay area  offering complimentary in-home estimates and consultations, professional measuring and installation, and a rich selection of quality window treatments including shutters, blinds, draperies, shades, awnings and window film.  Budget Blinds works with leading window covering manufacturers, such as Norman Shutters™, Enlightened Style™,  Lafayette Interior Fashions, Somfy Motorization, and offers its own private label line of window treatments, Signature Series by Budget Blinds®. For more information on Budget Blinds serving Howard Village and West Green Bay please call (920) 822-0516 or visit www.budgetblinds.com/howardvillage .

About BUDGET BLINDS, Inc. and Home Franchise Concepts
Based in Orange, California, Budget Blinds, Inc. was founded in 1992 and currently boasts over 800 franchise territories serving nearly 4,000 cities throughout the United States and Canada. In 2006, the founders of Budget Blinds, Inc. created Home Franchise Concepts to be the parent company to Budget Blinds and its sister concepts. As consumer demand for its quality, convenient services continues to grow, Budget Blinds is on its way to dominating the multi-billion dollar window covering market.   Budget Blinds has been recognized as a leader in the franchise industry by organizations such as Entrepreneur, AllBusiness, Inc. and Franchise Business Review.  For more information on Budget Blinds please visit www.budgetblinds.com or call 1-800-519-6298 or visit www.budgetblinds.com or our press room at www.budgetblinds.com/pressroom.

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About Budget Blinds of Howard Village and West Green Bay: Owners Kurt and Michele Deneys service the Howard Suamico and West Green Bay areas. Kurt has been in the window covering business for over 8 years, the first 3 years he installed coverings in the Madison, WI area. He has been with Budget Blinds since 2005 servicing the Green Bay area. In May of 2009, he and his wife Michele purchased the business. They offer FREE In-Home Consultations and Estimates, and they carry all types of window treatments and have lifetime warranty and service guarantees. Budget Blinds also has an exclusive No Questions Asked Warranty and a Low Price Promise!