Category: Environmental

The Environmental Impact of Reclaimed Foam Board: Carbon Savings Explained

When people think “green building,” they usually picture new high-tech materials: wood fiber, hemp, mineral wool. But one of the biggest climate wins is much simpler: Re-using high-R, rigid foam board that already exists. For builders, architects, and homeowners, reclaimed ...

2024: A Year of Sustainable Growth and Impact at Green Insulation Group

As we close the books on 2024, Green Insulation Group celebrates a year marked by substantial progress in sustainable building practices. Our commitment to providing high-quality reclaimed foam insulation panels has resonated with builders, insulators, and eco-conscious homeowners alike. Here’s ...

Finding a Sustainable Architect

Here in Massachusetts, the demand for sustainable energy building projects is on a significant rise. With environmental concerns and energy efficiency becoming paramount, selecting the right architect for such projects is crucial. A valuable resource in this quest is Boston ...

Cost-Benefit Analyses of Insulation Improvements

Improving home insulation is cost-effective, saving homeowners an average of 15% on heating and cooling or 11% on total energy costs by sealing air leaks and insulating attics, floors over crawl spaces, and accessible basement rim joists (to 2012 standards), ...

How to assess the safety or potential toxicity of foam insulation panels?

You can assess the safety / toxicity profile of any manufactured product by reading the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) provided by the manufacturer. You should be able to find the SDS on the manufacturer’s website, but in practice it is ...