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Sheffield eco-insulation firm to be recognised at Kevin McCloud's Grand Designs Live

INNO-THERM, a recycled low carbon insulation manufactured by Sheffield-based Recovery Insulation Ltd has been listed as a ‘Green Hero’ by Kevin McCloud amongst only 10 other UK products for his Grand Designs Live show.

Recovery Insulation is partly a social enterprise established to manufacture the non-itch, thermal/acoustic ‘eco’ insulation made from recycled denim and cotton.

As social enterprise the firm donates income to Solar-Active to conduct renewable and energy efficiency activities in educational establishments, youth groups and general public.

INNO-THERM contains no chemical irritants and uses 70% less energy in production than inorganic conventional insulation. It behaves as a hydro regulator thanks to its ability to absorb and release water vapour.

Each year Kevin McCloud hand picks a selection of the best eco-innovations on the market.

Kevin’s Green Heroes was first launched at Grand Designs Live London in 2010 inspired by his passion for innovative eco-friendly product design and green building products.

Gran Designs Live is meant to “give a platform to un-sung product designers to showcase their innovations and designs to a large audience, allowing the products to achieve wider recognition in the consumer market.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .