Tag Archives: Sustainability

5 Ways to Be Green in 2012

Posted on January 3, 2012 by GNInsulation

  Are you looking for ways to make your 2012 “Green”? Here are some easy things that you can do to help the environment. Why not make one of them a New Year resolution?     1. Veto the water … Continue reading →

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  Green Roof Design Green roofs are becoming an increasingly popular choice in recent buildings, usually those aiming for sustainability. On a list of pros and cons of this element, the cons side seems to be vacant. However, many are … Continue reading →

Posted on September 20, 2011 by GNInsulation | Leave a comment

Energy Efficiency Could Be a Make it or Break it Deal for Your Love Life

Posted on August 11, 2011 by GNInsulation

Friends of the Earth (FOE) is UK organization that campaigns for solutions to environmental problems. Inspired by Barack Obama’s “Insulation is sexy” statement, they created the ad below. “If everyone was this turned on by energy efficiency, our homes would be a … Continue reading →

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Mushrooms Anyone?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by GNInsulation

Eben Bayer and Gavin McIntyre, two graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Vermont, were given an assignment two years ago to create a new sustainable form of insulation. Rather than taking the route that people usually choose when creating … Continue reading →

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Supportive of All Causes

Posted on June 9, 2011 by GNInsulation

A few weeks ago I talked about blue jeans being recycled into insulation. If that surprised you, this will even more! Blue jeans aren’t the only article of clothing making they’re name known in the insulation industry. As a six-week … Continue reading →

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WALLTITE ECO

Posted on June 7, 2010 by GNInsulation

Great Northern Insulation is proud to offer WALLTITE ECO™, an environmentally responsible insulation product that contains zero ozone depleting chemicals, and is made from recycled materials, and renewable content that does not compromise food production. Optimized through BASF’s award winning1 … Continue reading →

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