New research on acceptable levels of preservative treated timber in reuse applications released

A report by researchers at University of Melbourne and Monash University providing guidance on appropriate allowable levels of preservatives in products from wood waste has just been released. The guidelines are referenced against major end use classes and dominant timber treatments. In addition, the research highlights the discrepancies between mandated exposure limits for the chemical constituents and some recycling industry guidelines and the risks associated with the recommended concentration limits of commercially used preservatives in wood recycling applications in Australia. Download the full research report.