Most Fiberboard Has Already Been Recycled December 29, 2020 Email Although fiberboard is difficult to recycle due to the chemical adhesives used to make it, it is often a recycled product to begin with. It’s made from wood chips (reclaimed waste from saw mills), plant fibers (from renewable sources such as sugar cane), and waste paper products (including cardboard and phone books). These are all pressed together and sealed with adhesive.