blue jean insulation
What makes Blue Jean Insulation Green? | 13 Jun '07 from Bonded Logic
Recycled denim insulation is green for a number of reasons. The primary raw material we use in Bonded Logic's UltraTouch insulation is post-industrial recycled denim. This is all the scrap and waste material from the manufacturing process of blue jeans and other cotton based textiles. This waste material is now diverted from the landfill and given another life-cycle by being transformed into UltraTouch insulation. This recycled denim is comprised of cotton fibers, which are a rapidly renewable resource and have a rapid growth cycle. UltraTouch is treated with a boron based solution for fire retardency, mold/mildew growth, and a pest inhibitor. The actual product used for this treatment is an EPA registered material and its toxicity is lower than average table salt.
The sustainability of UltraTouch continues with our manufacturing process, which uses minimal amounts of energy in comparison to traditional insulating products. Not only does Bonded Logic use considerably less energy to manufacture UltraTouch, but all scrap and manufacturing trim is re-introduced into the raw material supply creating a virtually zero waste process. All of Bonded Logic's materials and process combine to create thermal and acoustical insulating products that are not only high performing, but safe for the people and environment in which we live.
Ask Kevin: Blue jean insulation | 17 Apr '07 from Kevin Contreras
Kevin,
Wondering where the blue jean insulation plant is that you mentioned. I live in Phoenix and would love to use them.
Nicole
Nicole,
You can learn more about blue jean insulation in general here.
Bonded Logic, a company that makes and sells blue jean insulation, is located very close to you in Chandler, AZ.
As you saw on the show, using blue jean insulation can be as easy as cutting it to fit and laying it between ceiling joists for healthy and safe insulation.
Best,
Kevin
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What is blue jean insulation and does it work as well as traditional insulation? | 04 Apr '07 from Kevin Contreras
Blue jean insulation holds more heat and also absorbs more sound than the insulation commonly used in homes. It eliminates formaldehyde and other harmful components found in other insulations, reducing out-gasing and irritation to the skin, nose, and throat. Blue jean insulation is made with recycled denim trimmings from blue jean manufacturing factories.
Don't toss those jeans! | 03 Apr '07 from the editors
If there's one article of clothing that's hard to part with, it's a good, worn-in pair of blue jeans. Some pairs last for so long, they take on sentimental significance—they were there with you when you graduated college, when you had your heart borken for the first time, etc. Truly, the trash is no place to abandon a good pair of jeans.
So why not recycle them?
Bonded Logic, the Arizona-based blue jean insulation manufacturer, is about to establish some blue jean drop off centers. Stay tuned for more information and locations.
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Ask Kevin: Keeping warm | 23 Jan '07 from Kevin Contreras
I found your show by accident and started watching. Am now scheduling you as a definite watch weekly. Fabulous show!!! Would a straw bale house work in the remote area in northern eastern most part of Washington State? We have snow for at least three sometimes four months at a time. Temps get down to -20?F but not for more than a week or two in Feb. Can be up to 100?F for a few weeks in late July through Aug. One more ? What is the “R” factor of bales, the “R” factor of the blue jean insulation?
Fascinating!!!!!!
Ms. Sam Y
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Ask Kevin: How much does blue jean insulation really cost? | 22 Jan '07 from Kevin Contreras
Dear Kevin:
Came across your show for the first time on PBS this weekend.
Interesting concept with using hay, but there may be health concerns that you may have covered in previous shows. If someone is allergic to hay and if the building "breathes" it may not be good. Did you talk about this in earlier shows? I hope you discussed what parts of the country hay could be used and should not be used.
Also you talked about bluejean insulation, but you didn't talk about the cost compared to other alternatives. It appears that cost to you is a minor issue, but in real life it is important.
Will tune in again next week.
Regards,
Craig
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