: "Lol, but actual-serious, straw is an ecologically sustainable form of insulation if treated properly, and doesn't carry many of the health risks for workers or residents associated with fiberglass insulation. There's trade-offs, but it's a viable alternative in many parts of the world."

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Lol, but actual-serious, straw is an ecologically sustainable form of insulation if treated properly, and doesn't carry many of the health risks for workers or residents associated with fiberglass insulation. There's trade-offs, but it's a viable alternative in many parts of the world.

Feb 02, 2024 at 07:51 UTC

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Kaido 🏳️‍⚧️ @kaidos.bsky.social
[ View ] Feb 02, 2024 at 14:48 UTC

AND it doesn’t set on fire as easily as wood! (I know, surprisingly)

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Sean Eric Fagan @kithrup.bsky.social
[ View ] Feb 02, 2024 at 11:33 UTC

As long as you can ensure the straw is die, and hermetically sealed, it's a *great* insulator. 😄

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Peg_Erman 🐾 📷 🌿 @pegerman.bsky.social
[ View ] Feb 02, 2024 at 08:43 UTC

Commonly used to insulate hedgehog houses, and those little mofos are fussy about their insulation.

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Raveyote @raveyote.bsky.social
[ View ] Feb 02, 2024 at 15:38 UTC

Yeah, just not really fire resistant like glass or mineral fibre. Most fire codes are not permissive of flammable insulation. Same reason you don’t see plain cotton or wool in current construction.

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