The EcoReFibre project, committed to advancing sustainable practices and reducing waste in Europe, has announced the launch of an innovative survey aimed at harnessing collective wisdom to predict fibreboard waste quantities accurately.
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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
EcoReFibre: Recycling MDF into New Panels – First Lab Insights Read More »
Establishing a circular economy model for the fibreboard industry in Europe requires tackling many challenges at different levels of the value chain. In this article, we will present three key challenges and what EcoReFibre is doing to solve them: 1. Sorting, 2. Supply, and 3. Fibre Processing
Addressing Challenges for a Circular Post-Consumer Fibreboard Industry in Europe Read More »
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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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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Project communication partners, the InnovaWood team, visited the sites to discover the science behind research: At the Swedish University of Agriculture Science (SLU), in cooperation with private companies, the recycled wood fibres are characterized and pressed into boards which then undergo mechanical and various other tests.
Researchers and Industry Collaboration in the Development of Recycled Fibreboards Read More »
With a focus on wood recycling and waste management, the EcoReFibre project, spearheaded by a consortium of 20 partners, continues towards groundbreaking progress . A first video sheds light on what the project stands and calls for. Through the release of its first video, EcoReFibre exemplifies the project’s aspirations and commitment to advancing circularity by pushing wood recycling and waste sorting technologies to the next level.
EcoReFibre launches first video Read More »
Driven by cutting-edge research, the EU funded project, EcoReFibre aims to bolster wood resources across Europe by maximising recycling efforts and to substitute up to 25% of the virgin fibres currently used in the European fibreboard market. As the world celebrated Recycling Day, EcoReFibre calls upon individuals, organisations, and communities to explore the transformative potential and impact of recycling
EcoReFibre project unveils promising advancements in Recycling Technology Read More »
EcoReFibre is a project funded by the European Union, that develops enhanced sorting equipment and smart technologies, ultimately increasing available wood resources in Europe through recycling. EcoReFibre’s aim is to establish a Circular Economy approach to recycle waste wood back into fibreboards and into novel building products.
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The EcoReFibre project, committed to advancing sustainable practices and reducing waste in Europe, has announced the launch of an innovative survey aimed at harnessing collective wisdom to predict fibreboard waste quantities accurately.
EcoReFibre Launches Survey to Predict Fibreboard Waste in Europe Using Crowd Wisdom Read More »
Flore Lebreton is a new PhD student working at ESB on the EcoReFibre project. She presented a poster about ESB team’s first results.
On September 15, the communication items for EcoReFibre where released.
EcoReFibre Brandbook and Communications Package Read More »
Horizon Europe project EcoReFibre explores smart sorting and processing technologies to recycle post-consumer waste wood back into fibreboards and into novel building products. Five highly promising pilots with leading panel manufacturers are launched to demonstrate how Circular Economy approaches linked with innovative, digital-supported technologies will enable security of raw material supplies. EcoReFibre’s aim is to
