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38 PalletCentral • May-June 2020 palletcentral.com Nature's Packaging® is a collaborative project of the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association, the Canadian Wood Pallet & Container Association, and the Western Pallet Association. Funded by the Pallet Foundation, the project delivers sound, fact-based materials on the environmental opportunities associated with wood packaging selection decisions. Wood packaging is the most recycled, most sustainable packaging product on the planet. Companies are well aware of their packaging options. Wood remains dominant because companies value wood's unique combination of durability, customization, cost efficiency, safety, and its unparalleled environmental attributes. Learn more at NaturesPackaging.org. refurbished on an ongoing basis by pallet recycling businesses across North America. Typically, there is a ready supply available in the marketplace where and when needed. From a customer perspective, the question of what to do with empty pallets is usually not an issue. There is a ready market for empty standard-sized pallets such as the popular 48"x40" GMA. Because of this demand, local pallet businesses will work with you to remove them from your facility as they accumulate. In some cases, they can even provide trailers to use for loading the surplus pallets. Another positive attribute of purchasing recycled wood pallets is that you are supporting the circular economy. In today's corporate environment, C-level executives understand that sustainability practices and policies are an increasingly important part of a more comprehensive plan to create a positive impact on the environment and economy. Keeping pallets in circulation longer with recycling and reuse helps reduce their overall environmental impact further with each additional trip they take. By purchasing recycled wood pallets, you are helping to enhance the overall sustainability of the global supply chain. Ultimately, when it comes to whether new or recycled are the best choice, it truly depends on your needs. Luckily, those needs vary from company to company. Collectively, they enable the wood pallet system to thrive, providing a highly sustainable solution for your palletization needs.