Alternative to glass

By Lia Bichel
ENVIRONMENTALLY- friendly locals wanting to add a modern decoration to their home can make use of Akril, a new and eco-smart alternative to painted glass.
The lightweight, easy-to-use panes are ideal for decorative walls and vertical surfaces where direct heat will not be applied, such as splashbacks in the kitchen, wet areas in bathrooms and laundries, and cupboard and wardrobe doors throughout the home.
Akril is 40 per cent more cost effective than painted glass and also takes significantly less energy to manufacture, said Akril’s business development manager, Ben Hughes.
After installation, Akril can be easily dismantled and re-cycled under the category recycling plastic number 7.
In 2007, Akril was awarded a ‘green tick’ by Good Environmental Choice Australia, an internationally recognised eco-labelling scheme that helps customers identify consumer and building products that are less harmful to the environment. It is the only product of its type on the market that has been certified by GECA.
According to Mr Hughes, more and more home and business owners as well as corporate companies are embracing the concept of environmental design thanks to the growing availability of stylish, affordable eco interior products and materials like Akril.
“Whether building a new home, renovating or embarking on a commercial fit-out, Australians are becoming more resource-smart and know with Akril they don’t have to sacrifice style when wanting to create an environmentally friendly home or workplace,” he said.