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ingle use plastic is a very hot topic, and now more than ever it is vital for companies around the uK and the world to behave in a more sustainable manner. reducing
plastic waste is key, and by choosing to use a recycled plastic pallet, you are directly contributing to the reduction of plastic waste. so how does this work? Plastic pallets are not single use. they are
made from recycled material, and when they come to the end of their use, they can be recycled. they are turned in to plastic granules and then ultimately into fresh new plastic pallets. the fact is, that despite some claims, plastic
is not actually always a bad thing for the environment. In fact, it can even be more beneficial than natural products from sustainable sources. It is how we use it and what we what we do with it after we have used it, that makes the difference.
can Plastic Pallets be greener tHan wooden Pallets?
Does it really make sense that man made plastic can be a more sustainable choice for pallets than natural timber? Polypropylene is the most easily and efficiently recyclable of all plastics, with polypropylene products able to contain a higher percentage of recycled plastic. Polypropylene can also be recycled over and over again, whereas some plastics are limited. that is why it is such a key material in the production of plastic pallets. Ninety eight per cent of exporta’s Plastic
Pallets are made from recycled plastic and 100 per cent of them can be recycled again at the end of their useful life. compare this with wooden pallets. yes, timber is a natural product from sustainably managed softwood forests, but its usable life is shorter than that of polypropylene. timber pallets can crack and splinter, the joints loosen, the wood develops mould and ultimately rots. When they become irreparable, the only further use of them on a commercial scale is to be broken down for biofuel, and that can happen only once. If recycled plastic pallets are used in a
sustainable manner, there is no limit to how often they can be re-used and ultimately recycled. We live in a time where it is vital to reduce plastic waste, so what better than a product that puts that plastic waste to work, again and again and again?
How does adding a Plastic Pallet to your oPeration HelP reduce Plastic waste?
wHat is exPorta doing to HelP customers understand tHeir Pallets’ environmental imPact?
to make it easier for its customers to understand the level of environmental impact made by the plastic pallets they use, exporta has recently introduced an eco-grading system.
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exporta eco pallets are made from new plastic but can they be recycled at the end of their useful life.
exporta eco Plus pallets are made with recycled plastic, and they also can be recycled at the end of their useful life
exporta eco Max pallets offer the ultimate choice in eco-friendly plastic pallets. Made from recycled plastic, they can be repaired to extend their useful life and then recycled.
exporta has introduced this grading system on its website and in its new brochure to make it easier than ever for customers to quickly identify the environmental grading of the company’s pallet range. exporta’s knowledgeable team are
also able to provide you further details of the environmental history of the plastic pallets that you choose to add to your operation.
wHere do i recycle a Plastic Pallet?
even plastic pallets eventually wear and break, but while many recycling companies might accept plastic pallets, few if any of them offer a free collection service for their customers. exporta has teamed up with a recycling
company to offer this extra incentive towards making recyclable plastic pallets your environmental milestone for 2021, all you need to do is call the company on 0800 294 4394 and exporta will arrange the rest.
Planning sustainable storage and logistics solutions
exporta’s Free Plastic Pallet collection & recycling scheme is just one part of the company’s environmental Plans for 2021, drafted to help customers make realistic, achievable commitments towards a more sustainable storage and logistics sector in the immediate future. together with exporta you can enhance your
warehouse or shipping operation in a manner that reduces plastic waste. With an Iso14001 accreditation, you can be assured that it is not just exporta’s products that are sustainable, it is part of the company’s ethos. If you would like further help and advice on
how exporta can support your sustainability goals for 2021, get a free telephone consultation with one of the team on 0800 294 4394 or email the company at
sales@exportaglobal.co.uk. you can also visit exporta’s website at
www.exportaglobal.co.uk.
exporta
www.exportaglobal.co.uk
6 july/august 2021 | Factory&HaNDlINgsolutIoNs
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