Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Sawdust waste could become fire-safe interiors with a composite that can be recycled

Every time a tree trunk is sawn, it creates sawdust. Millions of tons of sawdust are produced every year worldwide, with most of it being burned to generate energy. This releases the carbon dioxide stored in the wood back into the atmosphere, which is not ideal from an environmental perspective.

Sawdust waste could become fire-safe interiors with a composite that can be recycled
Image: Phys.org
Every time a tree trunk is sawn, it creates sawdust. Millions of tons of sawdust are produced every year worldwide, with most of it being burned to generate energy. This releases the carbon dioxide stored in the wood back into the atmosphere, which is not ideal from an environmental perspective.

Originally published at Phys.org

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