Recycled Cotton

Compared to Fiberglass insulation, how much warmer or colder would recycled cotton or cellulose insulation be? please answer fast!

I worked with recycled cotton insulation when I worked with
Habitat for Humanity in Baton Rouge, LA., and they told us
that it would work great down there because they have mild
winters, but it wouldn't be good for up north. so I guess it
depends on where you live.

2007-11-07 08:00:20 by aaronsmith302@msn.com

For More Info or to Buy Now: www.hsn.com 100% Recycled Cotton Tote Bag Tote profile. Woven natural-colored cotton walls. Contrasting green trim ...

I am looking to buy some recycled fabric (preferably cotton, but it doesn't really matter). I don't need large quantities of it. I just need some for a project I am working on.

If you know of any websites or places that I can get some, please let me know.
Thanks

Try your local freecycle site. Just go to www.freecycle.com and register for the one nearest you. Then you can post on the site what you are looking for. I've done this with denim and men's suiting for art projects I was working on. Best of all, you get it for free and you are keeping stuff out of the landfill.

2007-08-31 15:15:44 by italien_chick

Price: $5.49 $4.60

Spun from soft recycled cotton, this yarn is perfect for baby clothes, lightweight garments, and even washcloths
Weight Category: 4 Medium: Worsted-weight, Afghan, Aran Yarn; 3-1/20-Ounce (100 g), 185 yd (169 m); Each skein measures approximately 6 by 2-1/2 by 2-1/2-Inch
Machine wash; Initial water temperature should not exceed 40C or 105F; Dry Clean, any solvent; No bleach product may be used; A machine dryer may not be used; Item may not be smoothed or finished with an iron

I am starting a business that sells environmentally friendly products. The idea is for the products to promote the website for the organizaiton I started to raise awareness and activism for environmental issues. Each product will target something that we can do as individuals to make a difference. Our first planned proudct will be a small size (19 by 33) laundry type bag with a pull string made out of recycled cotton that otherwise would go to landfills. The idea with this product is to bring the bag with you to the grocery store, the mall, or whatever shopping you might be doing. It wil carry the logo for our organization, as well as state the number (somewhere in the billions) of plastic bags that wind up needlessly in landfills every year. A portion of the profits will go to environmental charities. I am trying to set the pricing on this item to sell the most quantity. Knowing that part of the money goes to charity, would you be willing to spend $20 on a product like this?

No, I will not help to finance your self made job in the name of charity!
(And your product sucks as does the whole idea))

2007-07-15 12:25:46 by madgone82

Price: $71.55 $42.27

Virtually lint-free tissue, no chlorine bleach, dye or fragrance added
The long-lasting 1,000 sheet rolls are a great value and mean fewer run-outs.
60% Post Consumer Content is the earth friendly choice

It is well known that cotton can be recycled and pressed into sheets of paper, but can this paper be put in recycling and be made into paper again once used?

Yes, it can. Paper can be recycled repeatedly, although not endlessly. The fibers can become shorter with each recycling; high quality cotton paper is capable of being recycled up to 10 times.

The "final stop" for paper is often phone books or newspapers, although they themselves can be recycled at least one more time!

This is a good article on the subject http://www.tappi.org/paperu/all_about_pa per/faq.htm

2009-08-15 08:02:38 by stricky570

Can cotton filling be recycled or does it damage the environment?

YES!

http://search.yahoo.com/bin/search?fr=yb r_sbc&p=cotton%20recycling

So can man made fibers.

BUT, a big BUT!
So many are blends and they cannot be separated.
This is true of carpet.

2008-07-01 04:55:50 by monkee