# GREEN SUSTAINABLE WINDOW REPLACEMENT (SUCH AS WINDOWS OUT OF SAWDUST/RECYCLED GLASS)

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/08/green-sustainable-window-replacement-such-as-windows-out-of-sawdustrecycled-glass/
- Published: 2019-08-23T02:14:18-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

This has been a big trend in green sustainable window replacement. Especially for
Federal Tax Credits. Yes I mean as people are more and more concerned about sustainability.
They want to include it into their lifestyle. For example, Andersen has a window
called the 100 Series. It that is made quite literally out of sawdust. The sawdust
that they suck off their factory floor with huge tubes.

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The sawdust is created when they cut the wood for their wood windows, but they are
able to re-use it by making a composite material called Fibrex out of it. In addition
to reclaimed wood, they also use [recycled glass;](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/04/glassesusa-com-joins-sustainability-movement-with-launch-of-moss-glasses/)
like 18 to 24 percent of the window is recycled.

I don’t believe any other [replacement glass ](https://www.fabglassandmirror.com/replacement-glass)
near this in energy efficiency.

These windows have been a huge seller even in this crazy economy. The reason: The
price is right (it is Andersen’s most economical window). So when that is the case,
consumers love to go green. It is also one of Andersen’s most [energy efficient windows](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/02/energy-efficient-windows-save-money-and-energy/)(
qualifies for the federal tax credit. Because the Federal Tax Credits are for something
extremely strong, durable and energy efficient.

In addition to those reasons, sustainability is much higher in people’s consciousness.
It’s establishing itself beyond trend to a lifestyle. There is continued concern
for using resources well. Economic conditions are also forcing many consumers toward
maintenance and improvement of their current homes. Especially since they’re focusing
on practical versus extravagant changes. Things that are an interest in quality 
products and finally things that’ll last.

The 100 Series — [http://www.andersenwindows.com/100-series/index.html](https://www.andersenwindows.com/windows-and-doors/series/100-series/)
is also a green sustainable window replacement.

Finally, people just aren’t moving as much as they have in the past.  So they want
to make changes in their existing homes that improve comfort. In addition to energy
efficiency that will give them low maintenance features. Things they may not have
had before.

In conclusion, these windows qualify for the federal tax credit. They come under
Andersen’s EcoExcel label. Thereby guaranteeing a window will qualify for the Federal
Tax Credits and [green sustainable](https://greenlivingguy.com/2008/12/green-sustainable-solutions-turning-challenges-into-opportunities/)
window replacements!

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