Why Foam Insulation is Green
Global Warming and Ozone Depletion
When used in place of air-permeable insulation, Icynene spray foam insulation can reduce home heating and cooling costs by up to 50% and lead to a reduction in CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions. With the average North American home emitting approximately 10 tonnes of greenhouse gas per year – primarily due to heating and cooling; using Icynene can make a significant difference to the environment!
Completely HFC-free, Icynene is 100% water-blown foam insulation; water being a non-ozone depleting substance (ODS) that does not contribute to global warming. The other blowing agent commonly used by foam insulation manufacturers is HFC 245fa . HFC’s are referred to by the Environmental Protection Agency as High Global Warming Potential gases. HFC 245fa has a global warming potential of 950 , which means it has 950 times the global warming potential (GWP) of carbon dioxide. The insulating foam sector is expected to become one of the largest HFC growth areas and is predicted to become the second largest source of HFC emissions .
Icynene believes that being a good corporate neighbor and a responsible steward of the world’s resources means providing innovative solutions that help address issues such as global warming. As the #1 manufacturer of open-cell foam insulation for the North American construction market, Icynene is leading the insulation industry to a new level of sustainability through its commitment to environmentally-preferred, spray foam technology that is HFC-free.