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As we’ve mentioned, the feature that sets ABS apart from the crowd is the fact that it’s far more environmentally friendly than other edge banding materials.
ABS is made without any chlorine or acids, which means it can be disposed of in a much safer, healthier way. Usually when plastics burn they produce particles that are harmful to the ozone layer and our health when breathed in. However, because of its chemical makeup, ABS doesn’t release harmful smoke or toxins and it doesn’t leave any hazardous by-products.
Any waste left after incineration is completely biodegradable. There’s no need to spend valuable time separating edges and boards before disposal, it can all be incinerated together in general waste. ABS also burns far more easily than other plastics, so less energy is used in its disposal overall – making it highly energy efficient.
ABS edge banding is also 100% recyclable – it can be melted down and used to create other plastic products.
It’s a good one to know about for companies and manufacturers fulfilling contracts or trying to win tenders that require a low level of environmental impact or for those looking to reduce their impact on the environment generally.
This is a material suitable for the environmentally conscious and for use in projects where both the health of the people involved in its manufacture and the end user is a priority…
