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Pallet C e nt ral • May -Ju ne 2 0 24 35 approach to better predict landfill volumes, which may lead to new insights into the recycle rate of wood pallets. "Virginia Tech developed new methods to scale the data collected for the study, potentially improving the accuracy. Scientific peer review of the work will aid in justifying the new approach," said Dr. Brad Gething, Vice President of Science & Technology. is achievement is particularly noteworthy amidst ongoing concerns over packaging waste. However, choosing between wooden pallets or other pallet materials—such as steel, plastic, or corrugated—often involves navigating misconceptions about sustainability. Wooden pallets are the most recovered, refurbished, and recycled packaging product on the planet. Yet, questions arise Process Management So ware For The Pallet And Timber Industries CALL & SCHEDULE A DEMO TODAY ThePalMateGroup.com | 877.267.8384 Reduce Redundant Entries Produc on Management Inventory Summaries Barcoding Systems Sales Reports And More! GET ACCESS TO REAL-TIME INFORMATION! about the sustainability of wooden pallets, such as the environmental impact of growing trees for pallet production, the manufacturing process compared to other materials, and the recyclability of wood. Addressing these concerns, the inherent value of wood plays a pivotal role in the industry's success. Recycling wooden pallets is feasible and effective because there is a strong market for recycled material, and the process is straightforward. Wooden pallets can be repurposed into various value- added products such as mulch, animal bedding, and biofuel, demonstrating their versatility and sustainability. e concept of circularity is fundamental to the industry's strategy. It emphasizes reusing materials rather than disposing of them after their first use. is method preserves the value of materials while significantly reducing environmental impacts. "Wooden pallets can be reused up to 10 to 15 times or more," added Gething. "Trees are not typically cut to make wooden pallets. e industry uses the lower-grade inner part of the log, which would otherwise go to waste. We are contributing to a sustainable and efficient resource utilization." And according to the US Forest Service, the United States has more trees today than we had 100 years ago (and a global study even found that the number of trees on Earth is around 3.04 trillion, a much higher number than previously believed.)

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