This glossary includes more than 300 solar terms, as well as hundreds of additional sustainable design and construction terms.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AllDefinition: Cellulose insulation is made from recycled newspaper. The borates provide fire and vermin protection. Most cellulose insulation now uses chemical fire retardants as opposed to the natural borates. Environmentally sensitive persons should avoid cellulose insulation that contains newspaper ink, which can cause allergic reactions. There are cellulose insulation products made without inked newspaper.