Sustainability

Help us drive sustainability forward

In a world where environmental consciousness is paramount, every small effort contributes to a sustainable future.

Why recycle?

Reduce waste

Traditionally blinds often end up in landfills, contributing to the global waste crisis, by splitting blinds down materials can be recycled assisting with sustainability.

 

Conserve resources

Give old components a new purpose, metals and plastics can be recycled to create new re-usable resources, rather than relying on virgin materials.

 

Generate Energy

Materials may be suitable for solid recovery fuel, to be used as an energy source minimizing the use of fossil fuels.

 

How do we recycle?

Basic Disassembly

Follow follow our below guide that gives direction on the materials used in our blind products and how they can be disassembled.

 

Recycling Centres

Recycle your components using your regional recycling facilities, details can often be found through local government websites.

 

End of Life Recycling of Aluminium Blinds

  • 1. Control Vand (Plastic)
    Unclip from titler to remove.
  • 2. Headrail (Steel with Plastic Components)
    Cut ladders/tapes and pull cords to detach from slats.
  • 3. Slat (Aluminium)
    Remove once ladders are cut.
  • 4. Cords & Ladders (Polyester)
    Cut to remove.
  • 5. Cleat (Plastic)
    Unscrew form the wall.
  • 6. Toggles (Plastic)
    Cut cords with scissors to remove.
  • 7. Bottom Bar (Steel & Plastic end caps)
    Cut cords with scissors to remove.

End of Life Recycling of Fauxwood Venetians

  • 1. Valance (Plastic)
    Unclip from headrail to remove.
  • 2. Headrail (Plastic & Metal Components)
    Unclip from headrail to remove.
  • 3. Slats (Plastic)
    Can be removed once ladders/tapes are cut.
  • 4. Tapes, Cords & Ladders (Polyester)
    Cut to remove.
  • 5. Cord Condenser (Plastic)
    Cut off with scissors.
  • 6. Wooden Toggles 
    Cut cords with scissors to remove it.

End of Life Recycling of Wood Venetians

  • 1. Valance (Wood)
    Unclip from Headrail to remove it.
  • 2. Headrail (Plastic & Metal)
    Cut ladders/tapes and pull cords to detach it from slats.
  • 3. Slats (Wood)
    Can be removed when ladders/tapes
  • 4. Tapes, cords & ladders (Polyester)
    Cut with scissors to remove.
  • 5. Cord Condenser (Plastic)
    Split by hand to remove it.
  • 6. Wooden Toggles (Standard)
    Cut cords with scissors to remove it.
  • 7. Bottom Bar (Wood & Plastic)
    Cut cords with scissors to remove bottom bar push plastic bottom bar buttons out by hand.

End of Life Recycling of Roller Blinds

  • 1. Side Winder (Plastic)
    Slide out to remove it.
  • 2. Tube (Steel)
    Slide or cut fabric off with scissors to remove it.
  • 3. Bottom Bar (Plastic)
    Slide out to remove it.
  • 4. Clutch (Plastic)
    Slide out to remove it.
  • 5. Chain (Metal or Plastic)
    Slide out to remove it.
  • 6. Fabric (Dependant on selection)
    Cut fabric of the tube with scissors to remove it.

End of Life Recycling of Vertical Blinds

  • 1. Headrail (Steel & Plastic)
    Unhook from runner to remove vanes from headrail.
  • 2. Durashade Vanes (Plastic)
    Unhook from runner to remove it.
  • 3. Cleat (Plastic)
    Unscrew from the wall to remove it.
  • 4. Bottom Weight (Plastic)
    Slide out to remove it.
  • 5. Bottom Weight (Steel)
    Cut out from the bottom of vane using scissors.
  • 6. Hangers (Plastic)
    Slide out to remove.
  • 7. Cord (Polyester or Plastic/Metal)
    Cut cord/chain with scissors to remove.
  • 8. Vanes (Polyester)
    Unhook from runners to remove it.

End of Life Recycling of Roof Blinds

  • 1. Cassette (Aluminium)
    Remove Aluminium tube with fabric and detach side rails.
  • 2. Side Guides (Aluminium)
    Slide out to remove it.
  • 3. Bottom Bar (Aluminium)
    Slide out to remove.
  • 4. Cords (behind side guides, Polyester)
    Cut with scissors to remove.
  • 5. Fabric (Dependant on selection)
    Cut fabric of the tube with scissors to remove.