Performance. Comfort. Safety. Both independently and combined, these reasons are enough to install Applegate. But there is another reason that is often overlooked—when you chose Applegate you help protect the environment.

Are Some Insulations "Greener" Than Others?

Insulation is inherently green because it increases the energy efficiency of homes and buildings. But are some insulations "greener" than others? It's worth a look, especially with the strong interest in environmental responsibility.

Recycled Content

Insulation can be an excellent, high quality end use for materials that would otherwise be dumped into landfills. Applegate contains 85% post-consumer recycled newsprint.

Manufacturing Energy

The amount of energy consumed to manufacture a product is known as its "embodied energy".

Manufacturing fiberglass for a home consumes six times more energy than manufacturing Applegate to insulate the same home to the same R-value.

Emissions

Standing outside an Applegate plant, one can hear humming motors but there are no smoke plumes and no odors because there are virtually zero emissions. Manufacturing fiberglass insulation for just one home generates over 1,200 pounds of carbon dioxide!

Conclusion

Some insulations are definitely greener than others. Individual homeowners can make a significant environmental impact by choosing the most environmentally responsible, highest performance insulation for just one home. Builders, architects, and insulation contractors who influence the choice of insulation for many buildings have the opportunity to make a profound impact.