Green Living is about Better Living

Please excuse me if I’m being a little redundant, but I just read an article that I really enjoyed. It was introducing a new type of formaldehyde-free insulation. This article really emphasized the point that green living is all about better living.  This new insulation is all about improving air quality, but it is also sustainable at the same time. If you want to check out the full article, go to BuildingGreen.com (or just Click Here).

Now I’m going to digress a little from biobased insulation techniques to put in my two cents about green living. It doesn’t matter if you’re building, remodelling, or just getting a new appliance; going green is something I would suggest looking in to. I’m not saying that the greener option is always the better choice, but sometimes it is.

Take, for instance, this new insulation – EcoBatt.

 According to the article, “EcoBatt has the same performance and cost as Knauf’s other fiberglass products, with R-values ranging from R-8 to R-38, depending on density and thickness.” So, for the same price, you get the insulation you need, but can avoid exposing your family to the obvious dangers of formaldehyde. And as an added bonus, EcoBatt doesn’t contain any petroleum derivatives. That seems like a pretty good deal to me.

I know there are some other green ideas that are way out in left field (like using a wind turbine to power your home), but the number of practical applications of green technology really is growing. On one hand, you could argue that most green products end up using more green from your wallet. On the other hand, green advocates will point out that many of these investments will pay for themselves in the long run.

My advice is to look into it for yourself. Don’t go and buy something just because it says “green” on it. Take it easy, scope it out, and weigh all your options. As often as not, you’ll find that the green option provides the best benefits. But don’t take my word for it — check it out yourself!