The Hormuz crisis: why wood is the strategic answer to a fossil fuel crisis
Why wood is the strategic choice for global supply chains As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalate into a full-scale conflict in Iran, the global logistics sector is facing a critical challenge. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for 20% of the world’s oil and chemical feedstocks. Now that it’s facing blockades, […]
A message from our co-founders: reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead
We founded the Sustainable Pallet Association with a genuine conviction: that wooden pallets are the essential backbone of the European economy. Today, we extend our deepest gratitude for your engagement and insights since our launch. This year, we focused on defining our voice. A voice driven by data, dialogue, and advocacy for circularity. While challenges remain, […]
What the EU Deforestation Regulation means for wooden pallet producers and what they can do
What the EU Deforestation Regulation means for wooden pallet producers and what they can do The European pallet industry is facing a significant regulatory change. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is more than just a new set of rules. The EUDR comes into effect on December 30, 2025 for large companies and June 30, 2026 […]
While the world talks plastics, we’re building the future with wood
While the world talks plastics, we’re building the future with wood From 5 to 14 August, governments, scientists, NGOs, and industry representatives are gathered at the Palais des Nations in Geneva for the second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) on plastic pollution. The goal: to agree on the text […]
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 […]
