Insulation Helps to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions
Saving Energy
Saving energy with better home insulation definitely benefits the environment.
Carbon Dioxide
Properly insulating homes worldwide would reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by 293.5 Billion pounds over 10 years.
Reducing Energy Consumption
Reducing Energy Consumption reduces carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions. North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) estimates that insulated buildings in Canada and the US reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 780 tons annually. (NAIMA, "Using Recycled Materials Is Just the First Step Toward Safeguarding the Environment")
Harvard University Studies
According to two studies done by Harvard University’s School of Public Health, if all single families in the U.S. were adequately insulated, each year there would be:
- 6,500 fewer asthma attacks
- 240 fewer premature deaths
- 110,000 restricted-activity days per year
