tipwood a substitute for wood has been developed for use in the construction industry. Tipwood maintains the aesthetic nature of wood but scores over the latter as it is termite-proof, fire-resistant, does not need solvent treatment and maintenance-free. The technology behind the product, made by Tipco Industries Ltd (til), is a combination of synthetic resins and renewable fibres
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/wood-substitute
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/down-earth
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/green-products
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/wood
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/construction-industry
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/technology