As a business owner, you may have discovered the benefits of running your operation according to eco-friendly principles. Not only do these steps help the environment, but many "green" practices also provide effective public relations tools. However, you may not have realized that window tinting is an effective way to take environmental action while simultaneously benefiting your business financially. Below you'll find an explanation of how this works.

How Window Tinting Helps Make Your Business More Environmentally Friendly

Reduces Energy Consumption

You may already know that window tinting reduces glare—which keeps your employees more comfortable—and blocks the sun's UV rays to prevent fading carpets and furniture. However, it also prevents heat gain during hot, sunny days, which keeps your facility cooler and limits your reliance on air conditioning. Any reduction in your AC needs lowers your energy consumption and your environmental footprint. 

Reduces Global Warming Contribution

Air conditioning use emits a great deal of carbon dioxide—the most common type of greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. An AC unit with a refrigerant leak additionally emits hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), organic compounds that, although they make up only a small portion of total greenhouse gases, trap thousands of times more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide does. By reducing your AC use, you reduce the emission of both CO2 and HFCs and minimize your contribution to global warming.

Business window tinting is an efficient, affordable, and effective way to prevent unwanted heat and UV rays from entering your facility and reduce your reliance on air conditioning to keep your building comfortable. In the end, you save money on HVAC bills and significantly reduce the carbon footprint of your business.  Sunscape window film can assist your building with their Energy Star and Leed Certification labeling requirements.  Contact Bi-State Glass Coatings in Granite City, IL, for assistance. They've been helping businesses and homeowners in and around Madison County reduce their environmental impact for more than 30 years. Visit their website to message them online or call (618) 451-7346 to make an appointment.