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Deck boards to floor boards

Informally Refereed

Abstract

Research shows that discarded pallets account for more than 2% of the solid waste found in the nation’s municipal landfills. In addition, more than 38% of hardwoods harvested in the country goes into the manufacture of pallets. This article describes a collaboration between North Carolina State University, the U.S. Forest Service and Waste Reduction Partners to transform used pallet lumber into attractive hardwood flooring.

Citation

Boyles, Carolee A. 2004. Deck boards to floor boards. Pallet Enterprise. 24(8): 42-45.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/7565