ReCYCLE
One-Stop
ESG Solution
YOUR FIRST STEP TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Tree felling is often the first stage of development. HK Timberbank provides a one-stop ESG solution to managing waste and carbon emissions from tree felling operations by upcycling valuable salvaged timber.
From collecting, storing, and drying savaged timber, to designing and producing sustainable and traceable timber products, we handle the whole upcycling pipeline locally at our facility based in Long Ping, Hong Kong.
TIMBER SALVAGING AS A CLIMATE ACTION
When felled trees are disposed, stored carbon is released back into the atmosphere as greenhouse gases. By salvaging timber and using them in production, the carbon content in trees is stabilized and embedded within upcycled timber products. Besides, as consumption of imported timber is reduced, carbon emissions from shipping logistics are minimized.
Our Services
TREE REMOVAL &
UPCYCLING CONSULTANCY
We support entities who plan to upcycle trees to be felled. To efficiently maximize salvageable timber, special care must be taken during tree felling operations to strategically prevent damages. In collaboration with the best of arborist specialists, we offer on-site instructions for high valued tree felling and/or risky operations to ensure successful upcycling of the felled trees.
ONE-STOP SALVAGED
TIMBER DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Our team tailors timber products, from commercial to home furnishings, to clients’ unique spaces using locally salvaged timber. Depending on the context, clients may use upcycled timber from their own felled trees or HK Timberbank’s stock timber. Design and production processes are fully implemented locally in Hong Kong.
TIMBER PROCESSING &
SAWMILLING SERVICE
We offer timber cleansing, sawmilling and kiln drying service for entities looking to utilize existing wood stock. Our team can portion and process timber to your needs with professional industry standard sawmills and drying kiln.
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Upcycling Pipeline
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Expertise
PROFESSIONAL
TIMBER DRYING KILN & SAWMILLS
HK Timberbank professionally processes salvaged timber with the thermo-vacuum kiln dryer WDE Maspell HT-6, which stably dries and thermo-treats timber at constant temperature up to 230°C in a vacuum condition to kill off pests and microbes, at three to five times the speed of conventional drying kilns, backed by 90 international patents. All salvaged timber is sorted by species and size wherever possible, properly layered and secured with straps to ensure efficient drying and avoid warping.
Our team portions wood to clients’ requirements with industry standard sawmills Woodmizer LT20 & LX250 and chainsaws, to ensure efficient use of salvaged timber with accurate cuts.
CIC GREEN PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
Timber upcycled at HK Timberbank has received the Construction Industry Council Green Product Certification with Platinum Rating (Licence Number: CICGPC-L-23085(PFC)) under the category of plant-based fibre composite.
EPD LISTED WOOD RECYCLER
We are recognized by the Environmental Protection Department and listed on the Hong Kong Waste Reduction Website as a timber waste collector and recycler.
Sustainability Strategies
ENVIRONMENT
- Tree upcycling and waste management
- Sawdust collection for downstream users
- Carbon reduction via timber salvaging
- Carbon avoidance via reduced reliance on imported timber
- Solar energy with surplus at HK Timberbank
- Responsible land use and forest management
- Reduced pressure on forest for timber
SOCIAL
- Support local employment of artisans
- Safe and empowering work culture
- Explore local tree upcycling market
- Employment and training opportunity for local community
- Inclusive workshops and events
GOVERNANCE
- Traceable and transparent tree salvaging efforts
- Build environmental awareness through products and events
- Collaboration with tree owners, arborist communities, commercial and governmental organizations and more to actualize the tree upcycling pipeline