This Winter, consider a more eco-friendly form of insulation instead of the hazardous fiberglass standby. The product consists almost entirely of natural denim and cotton fibers that are 100% recyclable, reducing landfill waste. The denim and cotton are also 100% post-industrial. It requires a minimal amount of energy to manufacture aiding the environment with energy conservation and reduction in pollution compared to other types of traditional insulation.

Arizona-based  Bonded Logic actually takes post-industrial denim and cotton fibers (basically, the stuff that never became jeans) and uses that as the major component (85%) to create a LEED-applicable commercial and residential insulation. Called "UltraTouch", it is made from high quality natural fibers. These fibers contain inherent qualities that provide for extremely effective sound absorption and maximum thermal performance:

• It doesn't itch and is very easy to handle and work with.
• It contains no chemical irritants and requires no warning labels compared to other traditional products.
• There are no VOC concerns  as it is safe for you and the environment.
• It is also a Class-A Building Product and meets the highest ASTM testing standards for fire and smoke ratings, fungi resistance and corrosiveness.
• It contains 85% post-industrial recycled natural fibers making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to use a high quality sustainable building material.
• Contains no harmful airborne particulates eliminating health concerns regarding particulates in the surrounding environment.
• UltraTouch recently passed the extremely stringent Environmental Specification 1350 Indoor Air Pollutant testing used for California Public Schools.

You can buy this stuff  at Home Depot, and get your kids to help you install it in your home.

The company has also donated their services in aid of community-oriented projects such as Cotton’s Dirty Laundry Tour. At the festival-inspired event, student organizations from colleges all over the US collected used denim and turned the donations over to Bonded Logic and collaborator JBM Fibers who ultimately re-processed the jean material into insulation to be used in the rebuilding of a Louisiana school ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.