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Self-Cleaning Windows

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

LaFlamme Natura+ Windows Eliminate the Need for Harsh Chemical Cleaners

— October 20, 2016 — Tech
Though there are environmentally friendly window cleaners on the market, LaFlamme Natura+ windows eliminate the need for cleansers altogether. Regardless of how sustainable and biodegradable one's choice of cleaner is, it's simply easier to go without it, and the LaFlamme Natura+ windows allow consumers to do just that.

The self-cleaning window technology works through two of the most abundant natural resources in the world: sunshine and rain. The windows are covered in a nanomaterial that has no impact on the transparency of the glass. The Sun's energy activates the material, which loosens any dirt that might be caked on. Then, whenever it rains, the dirt on the outside of the window washes away on its own. Further, the inside is covered in the same nanomaterial, meaning that dirt on the inner side of the window can be scrubbed away with ease.
Trend Themes
1. Self-cleaning Technology - Opportunity for professionals to invest in self-cleaning tech for various surfaces.
2. Nanotechnology - Nanomaterials can be further developed and applied to different products and materials with the aim of making them autonomous and eco-friendly.
3. Sustainable Innovation - Increasing awareness of energy and resource consumption can offer opportunities for professionals to develop green technology and innovative solutions that reduce the environmental impact of an end product.
Industry Implications
1. Glass & Window Manufacturers - Opportunity for glass and window manufacturers to invest in and develop self-cleaning technologies for use in their products.
2. Cleaning Products - Opportunity for cleaning product manufacturers to research and develop eco-friendly products that can complement self-cleaning surfaces and make them even more effective.
3. Real Estate - Opportunity for real estate professionals to market and promote properties with self-cleaning features to environmentally conscious clients as a unique selling point.
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