Wood and vinyl are popular materials for the larger 2-inch slats, while aluminum and plastic are typical for 1-inch mini blinds. Slats aren't the easiest to clean and can be vulnerable to damage ...

Considering these are more "affordable" blinds (again, relatively speaking—they cost around the same as IKEA's line of smart blinds), I was pleasantly surprised with their quality and performance.

From the recycling process itself to the innovative technologies supporting it, aluminum recycling offers a myriad of benefits for producers, processors and recyclers alike. Frank van de Winkel, ...