ECOFOAM: Energy Conservation and Environmental Impacts

                Energy. This is the most growing concern of this world. This valuable resource is fast depleting, and conservation is the only viable method of extending the life span of this resources so that it can still supply the needs of this fast changing world for a couple of years.

                We are told to conserve energy; we are taught how to conserve; but we are not given the tools for energy conservation. Luckily, with the help of the world’s greatest minds, a material was made to address the concern on energy conservation.

                Spray Applied Polyurethane Foam, or as the Philippines knows it as ECOFOAM, has become the most effective solution in addressing the concern on energy conservation. Having the greatest R-value, this material has become the most effective insulating material; it effectively insulates the structure from heat.With this, we will be able to save up to 35% of energy spent for air conditioning units for a properly insulated structure.

                Also, polyurethane foam can effectively seal a building; thus air leakage, which accounts to 25-30% of energy loss, is prevented. Hence, promoting energy conservation.

                Speaking of energy conservation, I guess the term Earth Hour would ring a bell in your head. Earth hour is an international event organized by the World Wildlife Fund that encourages household and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour. This is to raise awareness about the need to take action on climate change. According to WWF, the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation decreased electricity usage by 78.63 megawatts in Metro Manila and up to 102.2 megawatts on Luzon. This drop on electricity consumption is approximately equivalent to 44.60 tons and 60 tons of carbon dioxide, respectively.

                Just imagine the impact of an hour of energy consumption to our climate. The figures are telling us how big it is; we are not just talking in kilograms but tons of carbon dioxide was not emitted into the environment over an hour. And those figures were from Philippines alone.

                How much more if we can conserve 35% of energy from air conditioning units every hour, every day?

                This is the essence of the Earth Hour, to make the world aware that energy conservation has a direct impact to our fast changing climate – that for every megawatt saved, a corresponding decrease in carbon dioxide footprint. It has already made it part.

             And this is the purpose of polyurethane foam, to promote energy conservation among Filipino household and establishments that utilizes air conditioning units; and ECOFOAM is our share in addressing the world’s climate change and energy conservation.

Then the next step would be yours to take. Think about it.