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If protecting the environment is important to you, there
is no better choice than cellulose insulation. It is composed
of over 82% recycled materials, compared to less than
25% for fiberglass and under 9% for foam, which is made
from petroleum. Icynene, a spray applied foam insulation
contains no recycled content. Cellulose insulation also
takes significantly less energy to produce, which means
less pollution in the air we breathe and fewer greenhouse
emissions in producing cellulose insulation.
| Insulation |
Embodied Energy |
| Cellulose |
750 Btu/lb |
| Fiberglass |
12,000 Btu/lb |
| Foam |
30,000 - 48,000 Btu/lb |
But the greatest energy saving is the one you will see
in your own home or business. The superior thermal resistance
of cellulose insulation means you need less energy to
heat or cool your space. That savings accumulates, year
after year, for the life of your home or business.
See our technical documents about using more energy
efficient heating and cooling systems in building with
cellulose insulation:
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