Recent project results highlight opportunities to further strengthen circularity and resource efficiency across the cellulose insulation value chain.
One key development is the increasing use of recovered cardboard as a supplementary fibre source. As the availability of traditional newspaper feedstock continues to decline, cardboard offers a readily available and technically suitable alternative for insulation production.
The project also explored the potential of BioChar production from recycled cellulose insulation. This innovative end-of-life pathway enables long-term carbon storage while creating additional value from recovered insulation materials.
Together, these developments demonstrate how cellulose insulation can support resource-efficient construction through circular material flows and improved material utilisation throughout the building life cycle.
Looking Ahead
The combination of alternative recycled fibre sources and innovative end-of-life solutions provides a promising pathway for further strengthening the circular economy credentials of cellulose insulation and supporting the transition to a more sustainable built environment.