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palletcentral.com PalletCentral • January-February 2019 13 educational outreach, NWPCA is a powerful force in our space. NWPCA established a Political Action Committee, PalletPAC, in 2018, and quickly built it into an impactful organization that further helps us represent the industry on Capitol Hill. NWPCA now receives more calls from legislators who seek our expertise and input on the potential impacts and opportunities of different policies. NWPCA's influence also extends beyond the halls of Congress. The relationships established in the last couple years include those with environmental groups, forestry organizations, government agencies, code bodies, universities, and industry-related associations, such as trucking, safety, and pallet-using industries. This strong network better positions NWPCA to be an impactful voice on regarding our top priorities: jobs, immigration, regulatory issues, ISPM 15, sustainability of our products, food sanitation, among others. Moving Our Story Beyond the Rhetoric The research findings on the industry's position as the most recycled packaging product made headlines across the country and around the globe. The landfill avoidance story is a remarkable accomplishment. NWPCA started laying the groundwork a few years ago when it identified research necessary to support the "wood wins" THE WORLD "The wood pallet industry, more than any other industry, is 100% recyclable." — CONGRESSMAN RICK NOLAN "The wood packaging industry is more than just wood and nails. We are tightly interwoven in urban and rural communities, working with other industries to supply materials, parts, as well as financial, IP and logistics, both nationally and globally." — LARRY HOWELL, NWPCA CHAIR AND PRESIDENT OF COTTONDALE WOOD PRODUCTS