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Why are laminate and UV varnish finishes not allowed?

April 26, 2017allowed finishes laminate UV varnish

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Why are laminate and UV varnish finishes not allowed?

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Lamination can render a product unrecyclable and non-biodegradable and the lamination process emits high levels of volatile organic compounds. UV varnishes are mineral-oil based, which contain solvents. Their application is via a process that uses a large amount of energy and they cause problems for the recycling process.