Rice husks, a hard-to-use byproduct often burned or discarded, are being turned into building panels for hundreds of US homes. Modern Mill says it has diverted more than 9m kg from landfill since 2018, while tests and early projects point to moisture and fire resistance, with adoption still limited by cost and caution.
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Des balles de riz deviennent des panneaux pour maisons aux États-Unis

BBC

Les balles de riz, résidu agricole difficile à valoriser et souvent brûlé, servent désormais à fabriquer des panneaux pour des centaines de logements aux États-Unis. Modern Mill dit avoir évité l’enfouissement de plus de 9 millions de kg depuis 2018, mais le coût et la prudence du secteur restent des freins.

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