Insulfoam and the Environment
At Insulfoam, our insulation is engineered to make a difference, in more ways than one! Our products provide a difference in application as well as the future of our planet.
By being a high-performance insulation material, Insulfoam products save energy through the improved energy efficiency of a building, requiring less fuel or electricity to keep the structure heated. Improved energy efficiency also helps reduce pollutants released into our atmosphere. For more information on the environmental impacts of EPS insulation products read the EPS Associations Study on EPS & Global Warming here.
EPS is also one of the only rigid insulations that is recyclable AND has a stable, long-term thermal R-Value that won’t decrease over time. Increased thermal durability and the ability to reclaim product waste (versus sending it to landfills), helps differentiate Insulfoam EPS products as environmentally sustainable.
You may find additional economic benefits when using Insulfoam, including the possibility of additional tax credits, environmental certifications and other regional incentives. Here are a few resources to help you get started:
Resources
ASHRAE Standards
Insulfoam products easily help projects meet energy efficiency standards:
Certifications (LEED)
Green Building & Energy Efficiency from EPS Industry Association
Industry Resources
Links to the EPS Industry Alliance site content:
- Take a Look at EPS Recycling – 2019 U.S. EPS Recycling Report
- EPS Industry Alliance EPD Transparency Summary
- EPS Industry Alliance Environmental Product Declaration
Informational Web Links:
- USGBC: United States Green Building Council
- Building Energy Codes Resource Center: This site provides users with information about energy codes and beyond code technologies.
- U.S. State Building Codes by state
