Recycling of Impregnated Décor Paper in Particleboard

Abstract

The effect of recycling dried impregnated décor paper in particleboard production was studied. The results of these experiments showed that by adding crushed impregnated paper the strength of the particleboards can be increased or the same board properties can be achieved with reduced amounts of applied adhesive (UF). This waste recycling technology is serving to protect the environment, forests and nature. Based on our recommendations (considering also the recent rules and regulations of waste handling) a particleboard company started to recycle their impregnated paper wastes.