Ecologically minded homeowners can use roller shades as part of their living green lifestyle. A natural, eco-friendly lifestyle includes enjoyment of the outdoors, so these homeowners want window treatments that serve a double purpose. They want to enjoy their outdoor vistas, and at the same time use items in the home that are ecologically friendly and energy conserving. This is where roller shades can fit right into the environmental plan.
Window treatments, available in a great many styles, including those we are discussing here, can help control light and heat from entering or exiting a room. There are three main types of environmentally friendly blackout or sleep window shades, light filtering roller shades, and solar window shades. These can be functional or decorative, or both.