What’s the Best Type of “Green” Insulation?

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What’s the best choice for “green” insulation in the new addition to our house?

Lillian Kirby
New York, New York

There are several good alternatives to fiberglass insulation if you want a “green” product to insulate the addition. 

Insulation made from recycled denim is treated with a fire retardant. It’s not made of used fabric but scraps from the manufacturing process. In general, growing cotton is tough on the environment because of the heavy use of pesticides, so this may not be the best option, although it’s a good use of otherwise wasted material. 

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