Comments on: Introducing The Green Revolution http://blog.homeportfolio.com/wordpress/2010/02/26/introducing-the-green-revolution/ Home design news, ideas, and updates Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:53:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Jay Chua http://blog.homeportfolio.com/wordpress/2010/02/26/introducing-the-green-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-742 Jay Chua Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:42:41 +0000 http://blog.homeportfolio.com/wordpress/?p=290#comment-742 Hi Rachel,

I enjoyed reading your blogs :)
Indeed, I agreed with you 100% on the green initiatives.

Indeed, 8 out of 10 of my neighborhood are all chatting about the ideas of green..eg, green furniture, organic plant. I guess people have come to realize we need to decorate more green at the house to be more eco friendly.

Jay Chua

]]> By: Rachel Hulan http://blog.homeportfolio.com/wordpress/2010/02/26/introducing-the-green-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-697 Rachel Hulan Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:49:26 +0000 http://blog.homeportfolio.com/wordpress/?p=290#comment-697 Hi Patricia,
Sorry I’ve taken so long to reply. I’m just getting used to the set-up.
In answer to your question, the best thing to look for when selecting solar shades is if they are GreenGuard certified or not. GreenGuard is a third party, independent certifier, strictly focused on the issue of chemical off-gassing. The certification does not mean that the product is environmentally friendly in any other way though. If you are looking for solar shades, then your best bet is to find a recycled polyester shade, rather than an all natural fabric, which might not stand up to strong sunlight for a long time. I’m normally not a big fan of anything other than natural fibers, but there are instances where practicality and longevity are more important. Just make sure to avoid shades with PVC.

]]> By: Patricia http://blog.homeportfolio.com/wordpress/2010/02/26/introducing-the-green-revolution/comment-page-1/#comment-681 Patricia Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:12:15 +0000 http://blog.homeportfolio.com/wordpress/?p=290#comment-681 Hi Rachel,
I’m renovating my contemporary home and am looking for some natural window treatments. I was disappointed that even the “green certified” companies such as Hunter-Douglas and Mecho have off-gassing in their supposedly environmentally safe products! Do you know of an all natural fabric, solar shade that will diminish uv rays that will be suitable in a home office and bedroom?
Patricia

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