“…Indeed, earlier research on alkaline peroxide pulping of EFB proved the possibility of a high-strength fibre web that was only imperfect for recycling. The drawback is grievous considering the existing 680,000 trees-equivalent local paper wastes [ 45 ] and those occupying 10–40% of worldwide landfills. Thus, attempts to divert such non-recyclable fibres [ 39 , 46 ] and transform them into a value-added commodity is a saviour move towards a “ closed , extended , and intensifying loops strategy” described by Morales and team [ 47 ] for circularity.…”