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Demolition Refurbishment Information Data Sheets

Z2 Foam Insulation

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Foam insulation is a rigid closed cell product made from blown insulation and manufactured in a wide range of styles, sizes, thicknesses and finishes depending on the specification required. It can be bound to another product to form a composite. It will sometimes include an insulating metal film and/or an architectural face e.g. vinyl. Testing may be necessary to determine the presence of CFCs.

Waste Streams     

Introduction

The demolition industry is committed to ensuring that the most efficient and environmentally friendly waste stream is chosen for your demolition arisings. Please hover the disposal routes to view the waste options available for this material.

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Reclaim & Reuse

There are limited opportunities for the reclamation and reuse of foam insulation at this time. There are other issues such as REACH which will have some bearing on the possibility to reuse.

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Recycle

Foam insulation can be recycled when it is not contaminated and where markets exist for the feedstock. Product placement opportunities are likely to vary throughout the UK.

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Recovery

Foam insulation has very good calorific value so incineration with energy recovery is possible at those WFE sites accepting such materials.

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Disposal

Sending foam insulation to landfill is the only option where materials are contaminated or type unknown. NFDC is involved with the Building Insulation Foam REAP to improve future options for reuse, recycling and recovery

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