Here comes another green company that sees a smart way to reuse and repurpose materials. With DIY home projects so popular, homeowners who will be installing insulation need to remember that fire retardants and fiberglass insulation can be harmful when fibers are inhaled.
Insulation in older homes can have asbestos, so thank goodness newer companies such as CleanFibers are making insulation from used cardboard boxes. It keeps the boxes out of landfills and makes them safe to use. The Maine-based eco-friendly company was using old newspapers to make its insulation. Still, with the ever-dwindling number of printed newspapers, they have made the pivot to use cardboard boxes from Amazon. Yes, they are hiring!
