Using cattails for insulation

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 09:01 in Physics & Chemistry

A growing number of homeowners are insulating their walls in order to lower energy costs. They opt for the cheap variety, polystyrene. Yet there are environmentally-friendly alternatives: Cattails, for instance, are superbly suited as a natural insulation material.

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