Cellulose Blow-in cellulose insulation has been around since the 1920s and consists predominantly of recovered or recycled newsprint and/or corrugated cardboard, treated with a fire retardant.

Blown-In Insulation, Fiberglass or Cellulose: These loose-fill insulation materials are ideal for filling irregular spaces and achieving even coverage. They’re a great choice for attics with ...

But plant-based ‘bioplastics’ are not new. The first man-made plastic was made in 1862 using cellulose, the main component of plant cell walls, pre-dating the petroleum-based plastics that ...