Overview:

Thermal and acoustic polyester insulation batts made with 85% recycled polyester content. Suitable for residential, commercial and industrial insulation applications.

Product Description:

GreenStuf products are thermally bonded bulk-fibre insulation for ceilings, walls and floors. Product is produced using mix of virgin and recycled 100% polyester fibre. Polyester is a non-toxic and non harmful, low VOC product and a more installer-friendly alternative to fibreglass insulation, requiring no specific protective apparel during installation. Product provides good acoustic properties and has thermal values ranging between R1.5- R4.0.

Insulation is manufactured with approximately 85%recycled polyester fibre from PET plastic, and is recyclable at end of life. Recycled polyester content has significant environmental benefits of reduced material consumption and waste to landfill. There is also significantly less energy required to produce recycled polyester, compared to virgin material.

The manufacturing process is a zero waste process, whereby any excess trimmings of goods are reused. Thermal insulation products are suitable for various building and construction applications, including wall/partitions and roof/ceiling insulation. Product will not corrode, crumble over time, nor lose its loft.

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Country of Origin

Recycled polyester fibres are sourced from Korea, China and Indonesia. Virgin polyester fibres come from South East Asia. All finished products are manufactured in Australia. Productions are plants located in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, reducing the need for additional transport to market.

ecospecifier Issues of Concern / Red Lights

No known issues of concern.

Assessment Comparison

Fibreglass, rockwool, polystyrene and reflective foil or other standard polyester insulation

Keywords / Alternatives

Acoustic, batts, bulk-fibre, conductive heat transfer, GreenStuf, GreenStuff, heat flow insulation, low VOC, polyester, post-consumer recycled content, recyclable, thermal values, thermal, thermally bonded.

Availability:

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Other information:

Information last verified on 09/02/10.

Assessment Criteria Satisfied

ENERGY/GREENHOUSE

Low energy in production Potential less GHG/ODP down stream

HABITAT & LAND

Reduced terrestrial impact

RESOURCE DEPLETION & EFFICIENCY

Extended Producer Responsibility scheme Reuse potential Reduced transport energy Reduce material use Post-Industrial recycled content

HUMAN HEALTH

Low/reduced offgassing Reduced toxics or carcinogens

POLLUTION TO ENVIRONMENT

Reduced chemical toxicity through Life Cycle Low/no carcinogens through life-cycle Reduced smog-forming potential

OTHER VITAL SIGNS

Independent Verification Doc Manuf Claim Environmental info about product Australian Standard Environmental policy ISO 14001

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