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Blinds are Unhealthy and Unsustainable

 
Blinds

Made of unrecyclable materials

Requires chemical flame retardants to meet codes

Requires stain repellents for durability

5-7 year life cycle

No Blinds

30+ year life cycle

No chemical flame retardants

Easy to clean

100% recyclable

View Smart Glass eliminates the need for blinds, significantly reducing toxic chemical concentrations in dust throughout the office.

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69%

Stain repellents

Manufacturers treat blinds with toxic PFAS stain repellents because they are rarely cleaned and need to be replaced if they are stained.

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85%

Fire Retardants

Up to 10% of the weight of a blind is chemical flame retardants, which are added to meet flammability codes.

Health Effects

Exposure to chemical stain repellents and flame retardants have been shown to increase the risk of debilitating health disorders of the endocrine, immune, nervous, and reproductive systems.

Health Effects

Replace traditional glass and blinds with
View Smart Glass to reduce the risk of:

  • Poor reproductive outcomes
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Higher cholesterol
  • Decreased vaccine effectiveness
  • Lower IQ scores

Designed for Sustainability

The benefits of View Smart Windows are recognized by both the LEED and WELL rating systems. View Smart Windows also meet all of today’s materials transparency certifications.

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