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The Story of
WOOD
There is a wide range of materials and items made from wood or wood-based materials. Wood can be transformed into wood coal through a process known as carbonization or pyrolysis. This involves heating the wood in the absence of oxygen and can be used as a fuel source to generate electricity.
BEFORE RECYCLING
Clean the wood product

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Remove any non-paper items like tape and staples
AFTER RECYCLING

Dry the wood if it is in a high moisture
Heated the wood in a kiln or retort at a high temperature with a limited oxygen supply
Cooled and collected the wood coal
Choose suitable types of wood for carbonization
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