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

Minor issue: polyester is based on fossil fuel petrochemical polymer, however if the fibre is able to be fully recycled this investment in resources will be off-set by reduced material use in the future.

Assessment Comparison

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

Availability:

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

Other information:

Information last verified on 7/11/08.

Assessment Criteria Satisfied

ENERGY/GREENHOUSE

Low energy in production Potential less GHG/ODP down stream

HABITAT & LAND

Reduced terrestrial impact

RESOURCE DEPLETION & EFFICIENCY

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

HUMAN HEALTH

Low/reduced offgassing Reduced toxics or carcinogens

POLLUTION TO ENVIRONMENT

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

OTHER VITAL SIGNS

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

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