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Originally published by the following source : Balcony Media Group(link is external) — February 28, 2017Unless otherwise noted, the content below has not been altered by SBC Magazine . People...

NEVADA COMPANY OFFERS ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL HOUSING INSULATION—NEW ZEALAND SHEEP WOOL Kaleb M. Roedel is a Reno-based writer At first glance, the photo is unsettling: A child inside a newly...

By Lauren Shanesy HAVELOCK WOOL IS PIONEERING THE USE OF UNALTERED SHEEP’S WOOL AS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY AND RENEWABLE INSULATION MATERIAL FOR U.S. HOMES AND BUILDINGS Wool has been keeping both...

We’ve spent enough time out of character – whinging and moaning about other forms of insulation. Admittedly, there was somewhat of a method to the madness as one must understand...

What inspired Havelock Wool? I started Havelock Wool with another American who has a similar love for all things New Zealand. The farmers there were looking for new markets and...

….if you know anything about formaldehyde, which apparently is not the case for most. Let’s solve that now: The National Toxicology Program (NTP) is formed from parts of several different...

The following facts pertain to the textile industry. Frankly, most studies on the subject relate to either carpets or fashion. We’ll add to the mix with insulation as we grow....

The following is a summary from a recent meeting of the building health initiative group, sponsored by USGBC Norcal in San Francisco. Thanks to Brenden McEneaney for arranging the meeting...

Below is an excerpt from a recent piece from our friends @greensciencepolicyinstitute. They are on a mission to rid the world of halogenated bromide chemicals and any/all associated ‘substitutes’. The...

High performance building is making more and more sense. Our positions are clear concerning the span from disingenuous marketing dollars supporting garbage products to a need to reduce waist as...

Ever had anyone invite you to check out his or her new fiberglass long underwear? We haven’t either! The following is an effort to share what we have learned. It...

Admittedly, our recent foray into the world of social self-promotion has been much more rewarding than expected. No one likes a pitch anymore than someone who talks their own book...