Insulation Materials Green Seal Standard Coming Soon

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Green SealGreen Seal is developing a new environmental leadership standard for architectural insulation materials, which will include the product categories of fiberglass, mineral wool, polystyrene and polyisocyanurate foam, polyurethane, cellulose, cotton/recycled denim, and possibly reflective insulation and radiant barriers.

Green Seal has released a scoping document and is seeking public comment until Nov. 23. The scoping document covers an initial review of several types of insulation, the impacts of those products and draft requirements for performance and protection of health and the environment.

Green Seal plans to propose a full draft standard for public comment in early 2016.

 

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