Abstract
This study aimed to demonstrate a sustainable alternative to the use of residues by treating industrial laundry wastewater, thereby making them useful in producing wood particleboards as furniture. For this purpose, physical, chemical, and mechanical tests were carried out in order to characterize the product, which showed acceptable characteristics for commercial use as elements in the furniture industry.
Highlights
Solid waste is generated by human and natural activities, and part of this waste can be recycled, generating benefits to health and saving natural resources
Among the various types of waste suitable for recycling, those generated in industrial laundries are classified by NBR 10.004 (ABNT, 2004a) (Brazilian Association of Technical Standards) as Class II non-inert waste, i.e., according to (HEREK et al, 2012), this solid waste is suitable for recycling, otherwise the waste must be treated and properly disposed
Considering the studies and facts mentioned above, the present study aimed to demonstrate a sustainable alternative to the use of waste from wastewater treatment of industrial laundries
Summary
Solid waste is generated by human and natural activities, and part of this waste can be recycled, generating benefits to health and saving natural resources. Among the various types of waste suitable for recycling, those generated in industrial laundries are classified by NBR 10.004 (ABNT, 2004a) (Brazilian Association of Technical Standards) as Class II non-inert waste, i.e., according to (HEREK et al, 2012), this solid waste is suitable for recycling, otherwise the waste must be treated and properly disposed Adding organic matter such as wood to waste material (industrial sludge), besides being a sustainable manner to reuse waste from industrial processes, can produce benefits in regard to reducing the amount of solid residue by decreasing the use of natural resources and adding value to residue. Technology p. 1), defines particleboards as: “Panel-shaped product, varying from 3 mm to 50 mm thick, consisting of wood particles bonded with natural or synthetic resins, thermoset under the action of pressure and heat”
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