date-created: '2010-09-03'
date-updated: '2026-09-09'
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title: 'Cellulose insulation'
description: 'Insulation made from recycled newsprint became commercially available during the 1940s when the paper industry was seeking alternative uses for leftover product. The concept did not take off at first, because fiberglass insulation, which was introduced after WWII, quickly took over the market for several decades. An increase in fuel prices during the 1970s led to a greater interest in creating more energy efficient buildings. Adding insulation was cheap way that new and existing buildings could be made more energy efficient by reducing heating and cooling demands. Demand for cellulose insulation grew dramatically during this time, and many new manufacturers gained a foothold.'
keywords: 'Energy efficiency, construction, thermal insulation, Building elements'
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