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 Eco-Alternative to Expanded Polystyrene Structural Insulation Panels Published: Mar 4, 09 Views: 4,301 Greensulate™ is a sustainable insulating building material composed of rice hulls, recycled paper, and most important, mushroom fibers. It has the ability to resist temperature change, repel water and promises meet ASTM International fireproofing standards. Ecovative Design is also testing the material’s resistance to mold-growth when water-saturated. The Greensulate™ bio-insulation may be available in the marketplace as early as 2010. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute classmates from Gavin McIntyre and Eben Bayer created Bayer’s idea for insulation from oyster mushrooms by growing it on perlite in experiments under McIntyre’s dorm room bed. The Troy, New York pair has since patented and are marketing the material.  Greensulate™ is an affordable, environmentally friendly drop-in replacement for the expanded polystyrene used in cavity walls and structural insulating panels. Greensulate™ is produced from natural byproducts, such as buckwheat hulls and cotton burrs, without heat or light input. With superior strength and comparable insulating properties, Greensulate™ insulation helps you reduce the amount of energy used to build your home, and increases your efficiency over the long haul.
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