Why Wood?
Wood and wood products play a large role in our world, from furniture to fuel. Most importantly, wood packaging and wood pallets are critical to the supply chain—transporting goods from one point to another sustainably, safely, and efficiently. Read more from Nature’s Packaging.
Environmental Benefits of Wood-Use for Pallets
Wooden pallets have many environmental benefits and are very sustainable compared to other types of pallets. Wood is the only 100% renewable, recyclable and reusable material available. The planting and harvesting of trees for pallet production contributes to the local economy, employs thousands, and is good for the environment. Read more from the National Wooden Pallet […]
First Ever PCR for Wooden Pallets
First Ever PCR for Wooden Pallets Today, UL announces the publication of the first-ever Product Category Rules (PCR) for wooden pallets. The PCR is used to benchmark the environmental impacts of wooden pallets, and sets a new precedence for life cycle assessments for pallets made from other materials, like plastic, metal or cardboard. The PCR […]
Cool ideas for Pallet Upcycling
You’ve probably seen some pallet wood projects—they’re all the rage right now! DIYers have come up with thousands of ways to recycle used pallets into stunning pieces of art, furniture, etc. It seems that everyone is finding new ways to rip pallets apart and put the pieces back together to create something new. While we’re […]
