Environmentally friendly
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HOW IS MINERAL WOOL ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY?
The raw materials in mineral wool are spun into fibers, glued, pressed, and formed together—to create cotton candy-like wool batts. It is made from abundant, naturally occurring minerals, making it the sustainable choice for all your needs. It is also fully recyclable and leaves a minimal ecological footprint.
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“Mineral wool insulation is typically made from volcanic rocks such as basalt, dolomite, or diabase. It also contains some recycled materials such as steel slag and iron-ore waste. Hence, mineral wool is made almost entirely from raw materials that are recyclable, natural, and renewable. Thousands of tons worth of slag is produced every year by the iron ore and steel industries. Typically, this waste material is sent off to landfills to clog the earth’s surface for centuries to come. The manufacturing process of mineral wool turns this waste material into effective and high-performing insulation. It makes excellent use of industrial waste that wouldn’t otherwise have been used for anything productive. Volcanic rocks are the other component of mineral wool. As you probably know, rocks and stones are natural resources that are almost inexhaustible in quantity. Igneous or volcanic rocks form more than 15 percent of the planet’s entire land surface.”
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RECYCLABILITY OF STONE WOOL
Mineral wool, derived from abundant rock and recycled slag, steel waste by product, possesses a unique trait – it can be recycled indefinitely. When buildings are renovated or demolished, mineral wool can be easily extracted and has the ability to be transformed into new products. This saves resources and creates an environmentally sustainable plan.