What are the alternatives to cabinets made from particleboard (PB) or medium density fiberboard (MDF)?
Traditional particleboard is made with urea formaldehyde resin (glue) that is considered a human carcinogen. An alternative is an MDF that uses a resin that is formaldehyde-free. This MDF can be made with wood sawdust or with straw. As a last resort, one can also use at least two coats of a good sealer (to lock in the formaldehyde somewhat) on all six sides of every panel of plywood, particleboard or MDF used in the cabinetry.
