There are many changes and modifications people can do to reduce their personal carbon footprint — they can commit to drive less, recycle more and buy greener products. You may be surprised to know that a windows and doors company can help reduce carbon footprints in their own way.
In case you aren’t aware of the term carbon footprint, it is the estimated amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by a person or place — it can be related to a single household or an entire business organization. The carbon footprint for a household grows based on how much energy is used and how much waste is created. One way that a homeowner can expand their footprint is by overusing energy for heating appliances, especially during colder times of the year.
Many homeowners don’t realize how they are wasting heating energy because they have old windows and exterior doors — Natural Resources Canada estimates that they account for approximately twenty-five percent of a property’s total heat loss. Homeowners compensate for the cold air leaking through windows and exterior doors by cranking up their appliances like furnaces, space heaters and radiators. To fix the problem with your indoor temperature and your carbon footprint, you need to replace your windows and replace your exterior doors in Toronto with high-quality energy efficient choices.
Window and door qualities that guarantee they will achieve energy-saving results:
- They are Energy Star approved
- They are Health Smart certified
- They use advanced technology like the Super Spacer and Warm Edge Spacer
- They use moisture-resistant and insulating materials
When you get energy-efficient replacements professionally installed in your home, you will instantly see a difference in your heating consumption. The expert installation will seal any leaks and gaps that let in outside air, while the high-quality replacements will help retain the heat inside of your home. If you want proof that this change makes for a smaller carbon footprint, your hydro bills will show you — the immediate dip in costs will reveal just how much energy you have saved with the home improvement.
As a committed Canadian window and door company, we understand that helping customers reduce their carbon footprints is good, but establishing that the company also works to have a small footprint is even better. This is why Casa Bella Windows & Doors follows ethical business practices involving materials, manufacturing and installation in order to limit waste and negative environmental impact. If you are curious about these business practices, you can learn about our recycling efforts on the official website — there is a helpful list of actions currently being undertaken to reduce the company’s carbon footprint.
Here are some quick examples of the actions listed:
- Recycling scraps of steel, aluminum, glass, cardboard and plastic protective bags that were made through manufacturing.
- Left-over wood from the Mill department is turned into sawdust and used for the agriculture market.
- Window and door glass is sourced from a manufacturer that recycles scrap glass called cullet — cullet makes up to 20 to 30 percent of glass composition for Casa Bella Windows & Doors products.
Experts admit that it is impossible to accurately calculate a carbon footprint to see just how much impact individuals and companies have on their environment. While they can’t give complete answers, they encourage people to make conscious efforts for a greener, cleaner and more sustainable living. These environmental experts recommend making minor and major improvements in order for Canada to make a significant shift toward a safer and more cost-effective future.
Making these responsible changes and adjustments can help make positive differences in your home and the world around you. If you care about reducing your carbon footprint and helping the world become a better place, trust in a company that has proven that they care to do the same.
