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MDF is potentially a very sustainable material. The material is made from waste saw dust that comes from wood mills, it is also made of wood thinning's which are small trees and bits that are not suitable for making planks with, so the wood side of it if it comes from FSC managed forests uses a waste and low grade tree material that is forever renewable.
Even better than using virgin wood, I know of at least one company that uses recycled wood to make it's MDF from, this should be more widespread.
Now the unsustainable part is the glue that holds MDF dust together, around 12% of the board is glue and it is derived from petrol so isn't sustainable.
My aim is to help promote a natural glue that is made from natural materials and that enables the MDF boards to be recycled into more MDF at the end of it's life or to be burned in your fire at home with no more harmfull fumes than that of ordinary wood.
Currently in 2011 MDF is not easily recyclable because of the way the glue and sawdust are held together, in order to recycle it the glue needs releasing from the sawdust. But I don't understand why it can't just be ground into powder and used that way.
So in short it isn't yet fully sustainable.
Tristan Titeux
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The uses of mdf?
furniture, cabinets and lots stuff like that
Facts about mdf wood?
interesting facts• MDF stands for Medium Density Fibreboard •.Made by gluing bits of wood fibres with heat •.Used in a variety construction and industrial processes .Considered a reliable and cheaper to alternative to solid wood
What is the main purpose of the loans made by the World Bank?
To help countries achieve sustainable development
What is the purpose of the loans made by the World Bank?
To promote sustainable development
The concept of using natural resources at a rate that does not deplete them is called?
sustainable development
Is mdf strong?
mdf is strong but not very strong
What is MDF in DT?
MDF= Medium Density Fiberboard
How do you repair mdf?
mdf is a manufactured wood material
What is the thinnest width MDF can be?
1.60mm is the thinnest mdf we make
Can MDF observe water?
no, MDF cannot observe water
What is the difference between solid pine and MDF?
The difference is that MDF is MDF and Pine is Pine, two different names, Genius.
Where do we get MDF from?
MDF is compressed wood fibres held together with resin.
What is made from mdf wood?
MDF is compressed chipboard with a laminate exterior.
Where can one purchase a MDF board?
There are many places where one can purchase an MDF board. An MDF board can be purchased at Home Depot, Wickes, and Lowe's. All three of those stores sell MDF boards.
What is the meaning of MDF?
I think that mdf mean, Medium Density Fiber-Board
What is the full meaning if MDF files in SQL?
MDF = Master Database File
10 household iteams made from mdf?
Some household items made from MDF include cabinets, shelves, desks, and bed frames. MDF stands for medium-density fiberboard. MDF is denser than plywood.
