Ecovative Design LLC is currently performing research and development on our insulating composite. We are working to meet ASTM and International Building Code compliance for Greensulate™ organic insulation.  Material optimization and compliance testing will occur throughout 2009, with a commercially available insulation product targeted for mid-2010.  Ecovative Design LLC is actively seeking strategic partners to aid in the commercialization of the various construction products that incorporate Greensulate™ organic insulation.

Greensulate™ organic insulation is a rigid board insulator that directly replaces existing polystyrene and polyurethane board insulators that are predominately used in commercial applications.  Although the material can be grown to fit within a standard wall batt (16” on center), ideal applications are: structural insulating panels, laminated roofing insulation, internal partitions, and door cores.

The core technology behind the Greensulate™ organic insulation has a myriad of applications in a range of diverse markets, as the composite can enact as a direct replacement for polystyrene.  Direct applications include home insulators, packaging buffers, horticultural/agricultural products, structural cores, and other petrol-based foam replacements.

No, Greensulate™ will not grow in your walls. After Greensulate™ organic insulation is grown to a near net form the composite is dried, removing all remaining water and rending the insulation biologically inert.  This low energy process does not exceed 110°F and implements either passive solar or forced convection as the drying method. 

The Greensulate™ organic insulation will only biodegrade when it becomes supersaturated for a significant period of time, much like wood.  The composite can be moistened and dried repeatedly without risk of biodegradation. Additional protection can be achieved by treating the final product with a natural sealant that prevents water absorption. 

Pests and vermin are not an issue for Greensulate™ composites, which are composed predominately of minerals, or a natural derivative of silica (rice hull).

Fungi allergies are normally related to spores released by a mushroom. No spores are used in the production of Greensulate™ organic insulation.  The particles within Greensulate™ are bonded using the vegetative growth stage of fungi known as mycelium. This growth stage does not produce spores or allergens. Before Greensulate™ is sold the material is heat treated rendering the fungi bonder biologically inert.

Ecovative Design LLC is committed to a triple bottom line, in which we deliver a superior product at a lower cost.  Our Greensulate™ organic insulation is produced using a feedstock of agricultural and industrial byproducts. These feed stocks have very few other uses and are not considered food products. Additionally, the fabrication of a Greensulate™ board does not require significant heat, or any light or petroleum, this helps us keep our manufacturing and overheard costs low.   Current cost projections show Greensulate™ retailing at cost competitive with traditional foams.