1. Cotton Insulation ENGR 308 Mitch Friedman Ashley Ragus

2. What is cotton insulation? Alternative to fiberglass insulation - No itch! - No VOCs Requires no carcinogen warning labels Image from Dave Eiermann Woodworking Blog http://blog.daveeiermann.com/2007/12/07/ cotton-insulation-made-from-blue-jeans/

3. Where does it come from? Post-industrial scraps Post-consumer recycled denim Image from the Global Denim Project, http://www.ucl.ac.uk/global-denim-project/

4. Reasons for product Alternative to traditional insulation types and methods Images from Inhabitat blog http://www.inhabitat.com /2006/08/10/lets-talk-about-insulation-baby/

5. How is it made? Shredded cotton Formed into batts Treatment: fire retardant, fungicide, insect and rodent repellant Image from http://www.strawsticksandbricks.com/ index.php?main_page=index&cPath=31_57

6. Impacts Can be recycled or composted Requires less energy to make than traditional insulation Cotton plant, from Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, http://www.djc.com

7. When should it be used? Superior acoustic barrier R-value range from R-13 – R-19 In some climates, needs a vapor barrier Image from Super Soundproofing Company http://shop3.mailordercentral.com/supersoundproofing/products.asp?dept=24

8. Installation Professional installation recommended Safe to install, no gloves or mask required Image from http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-Ultra-Touch-recycled-cotton-denim-ins/

9. Where can I buy it? Bonded Logic – UltraTouch most popular on the market EcoBlue – Recycling program