Timber recycling involves converting waste timber into usable products, a practice that gained popularity in the early 1990s due to concerns about deforestation and climate change. This environmentally friendly method is prevalent in countries like Japan, Australia and New Zealand, where old wooden structures are abundant. Recycled timber can be processed into wood chips for powering homes and power plants.
The popularity of recycled timber stems from its eco-friendly image. Consumers believe that purchasing recycled wood reduces the demand for “green timber,” benefiting the environment. Greenpeace endorses recycled timber as the most preferable timber source. Its use in construction has heightened awareness about deforestation and encouraged timber mills to adopt sustainable practices.
Recycled timber typically comes from old buildings, bridges, and wharves. Demolishers carefully salvage the timber and sell it to merchants, who re-mill it by scanning for metal, de-nailing, and sawing it to size. The re-milled timber is then sold as flooring, beams, and decking.
Our shredders efficiently process waste timber, facilitating its transformation into recycled “green timber” products.