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Durable building material: Coconut Husk Board.

In summer days, there's nothing better than enjoying a glass of coconut water and lying under the shade from the lush green coconut groves. However, the benefits of coconut trees do not stop only there.

(source:Internet)

Nowadays, using alternative materials has become a popular trending around the world; One of the examples is using byproduct from coconut for crafts and materials. This action, has been giving farmers a great benefit and improved their welfare.

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However, scientist Silvia ten Houten, she believes that reusable products from coconut tree are more than that.

(link video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u5OGgsymlU)

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Taking advantages from innovative manufacture and bio-glues allows final product contain a number of dominances, such as:

  • Durable
  • High density
  • Flame resistant
  • Moisture resistant
  • Moldable
  • Suitable for indoor uses

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Every year, nearly 70 billions coconuts harvested from coconut farm around the world; this mean that the resource for coconut husk board is endless and sustainable, which can’t be adapted by natural forests.

(source:Internet)

Coconut husk board could be an alternative solution for wood products in order to limit the greenhouse effect and forest destruction.

 

 

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