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FURNITURE WOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT
TOWARDS THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Wood waste (WW) from the furniture industry is a material that deserves special attention, given that
it is still relatively unexplored in manufacturing industries. Therefore, this study aims to elaborate
guidelines for decision-making in the furniture industry’s wood waste. The obtained results show
promising recycling scenarios over energy recovery. By Giusilene Costa de Souza Pinho, João
Luiz Calmon, and Clarisse Pinho, Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), and Diego Lima
Medeiros, Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA)
he history of humanity has undergone major changes are typically ignored, was determinant in the global economy.
with the phenomenon of economic growth, which The waste management systems adopted by the majority
Tbegan in the middle of the 18th century. Thus, the of communities result from a vision that perceives natural
day-to-day life of people was modified. resources as endless. However, the era of this production
For a long time, the linear model of production, in which the model is coming to an end, necessitating a shift towards a
depletion of natural resources and the accumulation of waste circular model that incorporates a comprehensive understanding
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