Re: [GBlist] Environmentally sound MDF

[Bruce Sullivan <sullivan@oikos.com>]

Nils

There are a number of "straw board" products that perform similarly to MDF
and are used in cabinets cases. You might also look into plywood products
from CollinsWood. All this can be found in the Oikos Product Directory at:

    http://oikos.com/products/

Bruce



> Dear Green Building Discussion Group,
> 
> I am looking for an ecologically sound MDF, is there such a thing. A friend
> had told me about a board made from recycled tetra paks, is this the same
> thing?
> 
> Also how ecologically sound is your regular (finnish) birch ply? Does it vary
> or is it all made in the same way?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Nils Norman


Bruce Sullivan     
Iris Communications, Inc.
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