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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Paneles de cáscara de arroz llegan a viviendas en EE UU

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La cáscara de arroz, un residuo agrícola difícil de aprovechar y a menudo quemado, se está usando en paneles para cientos de viviendas en EE UU. Modern Mill afirma haber desviado más de 9 millones de kg de vertederos desde 2018; su expansión aún depende de costes, ensayos y aceptación técnica.

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