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Here are some innovative green insulation ideas to consider:

- Warmcel 100 insulation is made from 100 percent recycled newspapers. It's non-toxic, non-irritant, and presents no health hazard. The insulation can be disposed of safely without creating toxic waste and it uses very little energy to manufacture, much less than other insulation materials.

- Thermafleece is manufactured from pure British sheep's wool. Wool is a natural fiber derived from a fully renewable resource and the production process takes a fraction of the energy required to produce glass fiber insulation. It's safe to handle, has a life expectancy of more than 50 years, and is also recyclable.

- Ultrahttp://cm.howstuffworks.com/article-template.php?step2Touch Natural Cotton Fiber insulation contains 85 percent post-industrial recycled natural fibers making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to use a high quality sustainable building material. UltraTouch consists almost entirely of natural denim and cotton fibers that are 100 percent recyclable. The product requires a minimal amount of energy to manufacture.

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