Ecological means fashionable - Also in interiors

When arranging interiors, we always pay attention to the style and colors of the products' paints. Very often, however, we forget to check whether the selected materials do not contain substances harmful to the environment and our health. So what is worth paying attention to if we want to create a house that is both fashionable and ecological?

Being "eco"

Our environmental awareness is growing. We are slowly replacing plastic bags with paper bags, we use energy-saving light bulbs, we try not to leave devices in standby mode. We are open to new solutions that can provide us with a healthier lifestyle. Ecology has become a positive character in many articles, television programs, films and social campaigns. A good fashion for ecology was born, and living in the "eco" style is no longer a quirk but a conscious choice of many people. However, there are still many areas where we are not acting in an environmentally friendly manner. In most cases, we do not have specialist knowledge or are unable to change our habits. We also do not realize that environmental protection, apart from the global dimension, also has a significant impact on the lives of each of us. By limiting the consumption of energy and water, reducing the amount of car exhaust fumes, we not only do not harm nature, but also save our own money, take care of our health and, above all, increase the comfort of our lives. Therefore, it is worth consistently expanding your knowledge in the field of ecology to be able to make many decisions with greater awareness - also those related to arranging your home.

Time for a green house

When arranging interiors, we should pay more attention to what materials we use and whether we can replace them with more ecological equivalents. Usually, when choosing paints for our rooms, we focus mainly on matching the right color and their covering properties. These are, of course, very important features, but next to them we forget about checking the products for the content of substances harmful to the environment and our health. By carefully reading the description on the packaging, we can verify whether the paint has the appropriate approvals and whether it has been produced in accordance with the standards, based on the latest technologies. An important aspect in the case of paints and varnishes is the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which in contact with sunlight reduce the level of ozone and contribute to increased environmental pollution. Since January 2010, the European Union directive has been in force, which limits the content of harmful VOCs. All products manufactured after this date must comply with established standards and be labeled accordingly. The manufacturer of Dekoral paints - PPG Deco Polska - has introduced a green leaf mark on the packaging, which informs about the adjustment of the recipe to European standards: After the entry into force of the new regulations, we adapted our products to the designated standards. Most of them complied with the new standards before they were legally defined. We really want the paints of Dekoral to be inspired not only by the latest trends in the world of fashion, but also ecology. Thanks to this, we can create modern, fashionable interiors that are friendly to health and the environment - says Monika Goch, Junior Manager of Dekoral brand.

Health-friendly paints

It is also worth paying attention to whether the materials we use for interior design have undergone appropriate tests. Some chemicals used in the production of paints can irritate our respiratory tract and skin, and consequently cause troublesome allergies. Therefore, before we buy a paint that we will paint our walls for a few years, let's check whether the product has positive results of hypoallergenic tests. We can be sure that the paints that have successfully passed such tests, such as the Akrylit W Fashion Collection line or the Dekoral Power Paint Color & Styl brand, will not cause irritation and are friendly to allergy sufferers.

Smart choices

An important factor that has a positive impact on the environment is also the performance of the paints and whether they are available in packages of different volumes. If we plan to paint small areas, and the paint is sold only in large cans, the unused part will be wasted unnecessarily. Another issue, equally important from an ecological point of view, is also the place of production of the materials. The transport of paints that are produced in Poland reduces to some extent the amount of energy used and exhaust fumes poisoning the air.

Having more knowledge in the field of ecology, we will become more conscious consumers. So let's choose ecological brands whose products are environmentally friendly and have the appropriate certificates - thanks to this we will be both for nature and our own health.