Green Alternatives To Asbestos

Most people are unaware of the fact that eco-friendly products can cut energy costs by 25 to 35 % per year.Rather than expensive and mal-treated wood, interior walls can be made from steel and concrete, avoiding many of the problems associated with asbestos and other forms of  insulation. Green insulation alternatives to asbestos include the use of cotton fiber, lcynene foam and cellulose.

Proper insulation will save you on bills. The Department of Energy concluded that cooling and heating counts for up to 50-70 percent of all energy used in the average home in the U.S. In today’s state, this philosophy can also save natural resources.

Rather than expensive and mal-treated wood, interior walls can be made from steel and concrete, avoiding many of the problems associated with asbestos and other insulation methods. As education and technology of green sustainable practices increase, the numbers will continue to rise.

See related article asbestos prevention and removal.