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Integrating recycled fibreboard fines in the surface layer of particleboard

EcoReFibre returns to the best-known recycling route for recovered wood: particleboard production. While this has long been one of the main material recovery pathways, the project looks at the use of recycled fibreboard fines in the surface layer of particleboard. The project tested substitution rates of 10%, 20% and 30%, with the industrial trial focusing […]

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Recycling post-consumer fibres from wood waste into new insulation products

Wood fibre insulation boards are used in the building envelope to balance indoor temperatures, reduce energy consumption and improve comfort. EcoReFibre showed that recovered wood fibres can also be used in new insulation products. Using fibres from post-consumer fibreboard and solid wood waste, the project achieved promising results for rigid, flexible and loose fill insulation,

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EcoReFibre brings fibreboard recycling to the Festival of the New European Bauhaus

At the Festival of the New European Bauhaus 2026 , EcoReFibre showed how post-consumer fibreboard can become a resource for new products. Held from 9 to 13 June 2026 under the theme Life. Spaces. Buildings., the Festival gathered researchers, businesses, educators, policymakers and creative communities to explore more sustainable, inclusive and high-quality living environments. Represented by

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Defibration of solid wood waste and post-consumer fibreboards: the mTMP process

How can post-consumer fibreboard can be converted into fibres suitable for use in new products? In parallel with the work carried out by Dieffenbacher, a second route was developed to turn wood waste into a secondary raw material. The mTMP process, a moisture modifying thermo-mechanical pulping technology developed by IHD  defibrates post-consumer solid wood and

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EcoReFibre final event: from policy recommendations to project results

Following the EcoReFibre Policy Conference held in Brussels in March, the project will show how its policy priorities have been translated into technologies, products and results at its final event in Hamburg on 14 October 2026. The Policy Conference explored the policy, market, research and skills priorities needed for the wider adoption of fibreboard recycling.

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Extraction of wood fibres and fines from post-consumer fibreboard

With the resource collected and the material sorted, EcoReFibre moves to the next step: recovering fibres and fines that can serve as secondary raw materials for new products. This Results in Brief presents the wet and dry processing routes used to extract fibres and fines respectively from post-consumer fibreboard. Developed by Dieffenbacher, both technologies reached

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A sorting line for separating wood waste into usable fractions for new wood-based panels

Following the Results in Brief on future fibreboard waste volumes in Europe, EcoReFibre turns to the next step: how this material can be sorted and prepared for recycling. The Results in Brief and Factsheet show an innovative sorting line that separates mixed wood waste into usable fractions for new wood-based panels. Developed by Dieffenbacher, the

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Estimating post-consumer fibreboard waste generation in Europe

Following the publication of the Guide to the EcoReFibre Results in Brief and Factsheets, stage one focuses on prediction modelling. Led by ESB, it opens the series on estimating post-consumer fibreboard waste in Europe. It addresses a key challenge: understanding when fibreboards become waste and available for recycling.Today, limited information is available on the lifespan

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Guide to the EcoReFibre Results in Brief and Factsheets

EcoReFibre is pleased to share a series of Results in Brief and Project Innovation Factsheets presenting the project’s main achievements in a concise and informative way. Led by the responsible project partners together with InnovaWood, these publications highlight key results and innovations from the project demonstrations. The documents cover the main steps of the EcoReFibre

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EcoReFibre Animation – Closing the Loop on Post-Consumer Fibreboards

Recycling post-consumer fibreboards and wood waste into new fibreboards has only recently become feasible. Recovering fibres from post-consumer furniture, building materials, insulation, flooring, and packaging is challenging and requires accounting for coatings, glues, additives and resins. Adding to this, in the current linear market system wood waste collection is not always efficient and valuable materials

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Strategic Roadmap: Unlocking circularity and market potential from wood waste

Nearly 47 million tonnes of wood waste were generated in the EU in 2022, yet only around 40% is currently recycled, mostly into particleboard, while about 60% is still used for energy recovery. Developed under the leadership of European Panel Federation and InnovaWood, with valuable contributions from the EcoReFibre consortium and experts from industry and

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PhD Success Story:Exploring the Future of Fibreboard Recycling within EcoReFibre

Although EcoReFibre is an Innovation Action project, it also supported the three-year research work of a PhD candidate. While the project focuses on developing and validating recycling solutions, this PhD addressed scientific questions that help improve understanding of fibreboard recycling at its core.  Flore Lebreton successfully completed her thesis intitled “A study of end-of-life fibreboard:

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EcoReFibre at Ecomondo 2025

EcoReFibre was proud to take part in Ecomondo 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre, in two venues: a joint workshop on “Driving the Circular Transition in the EU: Recovering Value from Secondary Raw Materials” and a presentation delivered within a broader Circular Economy seminar, both held on Tuesday, 4 November. Ecomondo is a leading exhibition

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EcoReFibre Consensus Workshop

On 7 October 2025 EcoReFibre partners met in Bordeaux alongside the French Panels and Circular Economy Symposium (Panneaux & Économie Circulaire ) to refine the Strategic Roadmap “Unlocking Circularity and Market Potential from Wood Waste”. The workshop, co-led by InnovaWood and the European Panel Federation, brought together consortium partners, advisory board members, and external experts

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EcoReFibre: Recycling MDF into New Panels – First Lab Insights

Following our first webinar on MDF recycling and particleboard innovations, the EcoReFibre project is back with new insights. This second session will highlight the results of MDF laboratory tests carried out in collaboration with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). Participants will get an overview of the ongoing research, focusing on the MDF panels

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EcoReFibre at Interzum 2025 for smarter wood recycling

Cologne, May 20–23, 2025 – The EcoReFibre project took centre stage at Interzum 2025, Europe’s top trade fair for furniture and interior design. Presented at the European Panel Federation conference, the Horizon Europe project shared key progress on recycling post-consumer fibreboards. With over 60,000 visitors and 1,600 exhibitors, the event focused on the theme “Rethinking

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Conference BAU – IHD Booth

Munich, 13–17 January 2025 – BAU 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for architecture and construction, welcomed over 180,000 visitors and 2,200 exhibitors from 58 countries. The fair focused on climate-friendly construction, modular systems, and circular design. Key themes included energy efficiency, digitalisation, and sustainable materials. Expert talks explored how to build more with less—featuring

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Workshop “From Waste to Resource: Innovative Approaches to Material Recovery andSustainable Waste Management”

A recent workshop organised by ISWA brought together four EU-funded projects — RECLAIM, Wood2Wood, GRINNER, and EcoReFibre — to share their latest innovations in sustainable waste management. Titled “From Waste to Resource,” the event showcased projects tackling different waste streams, including electronic waste, plastics, and wood. Highlights included AI and robotics for e-waste recycling (GRINNER),

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Towards Sustainble Transition

A new study has developed Bioblock, a sustainable wood-based material made from recycled MDF residues and natural adhesives like citric acid and polyols. While MDF production is growing, recycling options remain limited. This research explores how to bind fine MDF particles—normally unsuitable for reuse—into solid blocks using biobased adhesives that are safer for health and

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EcoReFibre at International Panel Products Symposium (IPPS) 2024

The 13th European Wood-Based Panel Symposium took place from 9 to 11 October 2024 at the Grand Elysée Hotel in Hamburg, Germany, welcoming 375 participants from over 30 countries. Organised by the European Panel Federation (EPF) with support from the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research (WKI), iVTH, and Hywax, the event offered 20 technical presentations

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New study explores recycling of post-consumer fibreboards for sustainable MDF production

New study explores recycling of post-consumer fibreboards for sustainable MDF production Research by Percy Alao focuses on the recycling of post-consumer medium-density fiberboard (MDF) waste using advanced methods like thermomechanical pulping (TMP) and impact reactor processing. The study highlights how recycling affects fiber properties critical to MDF quality. Using Dynamic Image Analysis, the research shows

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WoodPoP 2nd high level meeting

Helsinki, 4 October 2024 – The Second High-Level Meeting of the European Wood Policy Platform (woodPoP) involved 80 experts from 19 European countries, along with representatives from the European Commission and 22 organisations from academia, industry, and regional networks. The event brought new energy to efforts for promoting the sustainable and innovative use of wood

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Conference DIEFFENBACHER Technology Symposium

Heidelberg, July 2024 – DIEFFENBACHER brought together over 80 experts from the global wood-based panels industry at its first Technology Symposium. The event focused on key challenges like rising raw material costs, energy efficiency, and the need for more sustainable production. A major highlight was DIEFFENBACHER’s new Fiber2Fiber technology, developed under the EU-funded EcoReFibre project.

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EcoReFibre at Ecomondo 2023 (Federlegno brochure)

20 November 2023 – Rimini, ItalyAt Ecomondo 2023, the key European event dedicated to the green and circular economy, FederlegnoArredo presented the brochure “The Added Value of Sustainability”. The publication outlines the wood-furniture sector’s sustainability strategy, available tools, and active projects supporting the ecological transition. Among the projects featured is ECOREFIBRE, co-funded by the European

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EcoRefibre at the International Conference on Wood Science and Engineering (ICWSE) 2023

Brasov, Romania, 1–3 November 2023The 13th edition of the International Conference on Wood Science and Engineering in the Third Millennium (ICWSE 2023) took place in Brasov, Romania, hosted by Transilvania University. The event brought together researchers, academics, and industry professionals to explore the latest developments in wood science, technology, and innovation. Among the contributions, the

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WSE 2023 – 19th Annual Meeting of the Northern European Network for Wood Science and Engineering

Oslo, 10–12 October 2023 – Over 140 researchers from 16 countries gathered for the 19th Annual Meeting of the Northern European Network for Wood Science and Engineering (WSE), hosted by NIBIO. This year’s theme—“Wood and Wood Product Recycling and Reuse”—highlighted challenges and opportunities in circular wood use. The programme featured 50 presentations and 30 posters,

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EcoReFibre at International Panel Products Symposium (IPPS) 2023

Bangor, Wales – 19–22 June 2023The 30th International Panel Products Symposium (IPPS) was held at Bangor University, gathering researchers and industry professionals from the wood-based panel sector. Organised by the BioComposites Centre, the event offered three days of presentations, networking, and technical sessions. The EcoReFibre project was featured during the programme on Wednesday, 21 June,

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World Conference on Timber Engeneering

Oslo, June 2023 – The Wood4Bauhaus Alliance took the spotlight at the WCTE 2023, where Uwe Kies, Secretary General of InnovaWood, delivered a keynote speech on timber’s role in sustainable construction. Kies highlighted the Alliance’s support for the New European Bauhaus (NEB), which combines sustainability, beauty, and inclusion in design. He stressed that wood, as

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EcoReFibre Workshop at InnovaWood General Assembly 2023

Tallinn, Estonia, 13–15 June 2023The 21st InnovaWood General Assembly took place in Tallinn, Estonia, bringing together over 60 participants. Hosted by the Estonian University of Life Sciences and the Estonian Research Centre of Forestry and Wood, the event featured presentations, networking activities, and workshops. Among the sessions, the ECOREFIBRE Workshop was held on 14 June.

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EcoReFibre at LIGNA 2025

Hannover, Germany – 26–27 May 2025At LIGNA 2025, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for woodworking and wood processing, the EcoReFibre project was featured through a series of technical presentations at the booth of the Institut für Holztechnologie Dresden (IHD). Experts from across Europe shared the latest developments in fibreboard recycling and fibre recovery

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1st International Wood BioEconomy Forum

Rosenheim, Germany, 15–16 February 2023The 1st International Wood BioEconomy Forum took place at Technische Hochschule Rosenheim, bringing together experts from science, industry, and policy to discuss developments in the wood-based bioeconomy. The event was organised by Forum Holzbau and included presentations, networking opportunities, and an exhibition. Topics covered included circular economy strategies, bio-based materials, and

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