Comparing the environmental impact of wooden and plastic pallets based on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) (I)
A Finnish review of life cycle assessment studies examines the environmental impact of pallets, essential components in global trade. The review includes analysis of studies comparing wooden and plastic pallets across their life cycle stages. The studies reveal that both pallet selection and management significantly influence environmental impacts. The reviewed studies provide life cycle inventory […]
Wooden pallets, a lower carbon-footprint choice
This study examines the carbon footprint of EUR-sized wooden and plastic pallets, essential components in global logistics. The study uses data from a wide range of previously published literature. The review of life cycle assessment (LCA) studies included an analysis of 43 different pallets. The results show that the production of a wooden pallet has […]
Official launch announcement
Introducing the Sustainable Pallet Association: Driving Sustainability in Logistics with Wooden Pallets We’re proud to launch the Sustainable Pallet Association (SPA), a new initiative bringing together key players in the wooden pallet industry. Our goal is to highlight the advantages of using wooden pallets and emphasize their importance in creating a more sustainable and efficient […]
