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The Complete Guide to Pallet Recycling in 2025
Everything you need to know about how pallet recycling works, its environmental benefits, and how your business can participate in the circular economy while reducing costs by 40-60%.
Read full articleThe True Cost of New vs Recycled Pallets: A 2026 Analysis
A comprehensive total-cost-of-ownership comparison including purchase price, lifespan, repair costs, disposal fees, and environmental externalities. The data may surprise you.
Read full articleISPM-15 Explained: What You Need to Know for International Shipping
Non-compliance can mean shipment rejection, fines, and costly delays. This guide covers everything from heat treatment requirements to IPPC mark verification for global trade.
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Strategies for reducing pallet expenses, comparing new vs. recycled costs, and maximizing your pallet budget through volume purchasing and lifecycle management.
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Environmental impact of pallet choices, recycling programs, carbon footprint reduction, ESG reporting, and building a more sustainable supply chain operation.
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ISPM-15 requirements, FDA food safety standards, OSHA storage regulations, state-specific rules, and maintaining audit-ready documentation for your pallet program.
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Best practices for pallet storage, stacking safety, forklift handling, inventory management, and integrating pallets into automated warehouse operations.
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How to choose the right pallet grade, size, and material for your application. Vendor evaluation, quality inspection, and building a reliable pallet supply chain.
Selling & Recycling
Turn surplus pallets into revenue. Learn how to assess pallet value, find buyers, negotiate pricing, and establish ongoing pallet buyback programs.
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Market analysis, technology adoption, lumber price forecasts, pooling model evolution, and emerging innovations shaping the future of the pallet industry.
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How to Choose the Right Pallet Grade for Your Needs
Understanding pallet grades is essential for balancing cost and quality. Learn the differences between Grade A, B, and C pallets and when to use each.
ISPM-15 Explained: What You Need to Know for International Shipping
International shipping requires ISPM-15 compliant pallets. Here is everything you need to know about heat treatment requirements, certification marks, and compliance.
5 Ways to Reduce Your Pallet Costs Without Sacrificing Quality
Pallet expenses can add up quickly. Explore proven strategies to cut costs, from switching to recycled pallets to optimizing your pallet management program.
Wood vs Plastic vs Metal Pallets: Which Is Right for You?
Each pallet material has distinct advantages. Compare wood, plastic, and metal pallets across cost, durability, weight, hygiene, and environmental impact.
The Environmental Impact of Pallet Reuse: By the Numbers
Quantifying the environmental benefits of pallet recycling, from trees saved and carbon emissions reduced to landfill space preserved. The data tells a compelling story.
Pallet Care and Maintenance: Extending the Life of Your Pallets
Proper storage, handling, and maintenance can dramatically extend pallet lifespan. Learn best practices that save money and reduce waste in your supply chain.
Understanding Pallet Pooling: Is It Right for Your Business?
Pallet pooling offers an alternative to buying. Explore how CHEP, PECO, and other pooling programs work, their costs, and whether they make sense for your operation.
Top Pallet Industry Trends to Watch in 2026
From automation and IoT-enabled pallets to increased sustainability regulations, these are the trends shaping the pallet industry in the coming year.
How to Sell Your Used Pallets: A Step-by-Step Guide
Turn your surplus pallets into revenue. This guide covers how to assess pallet value, find buyers, negotiate pricing, and arrange logistics for selling used pallets.
How to Store Pallets Safely: OSHA Guidelines and Best Practices
Improper pallet storage is a leading cause of warehouse injuries. Learn OSHA-compliant stacking heights, aisle spacing requirements, fire safety codes, and proven techniques to keep your team safe.
The True Cost of New vs Recycled Pallets: A 2026 Analysis
A detailed cost comparison that goes beyond the sticker price. We analyze total cost of ownership including purchase price, lifespan, repair rates, disposal fees, and environmental costs for new and recycled pallets.
Pallet Pooling vs Buying: Which Model Works for Your Business?
CHEP, PECO, and other pooling programs offer an alternative to purchasing. We break down the financials, logistics, and hidden costs of each model to help you decide which approach fits your operation.
5 Common Pallet Damage Types and How to Prevent Them
Split stringers, broken deck boards, protruding nails, water damage, and forklift punctures account for most pallet failures. Learn the root causes and practical prevention strategies for each type.
Understanding Pallet Weight Limits: Static, Dynamic, and Racking Loads
Not all load capacities are equal. This guide explains the critical differences between static, dynamic, and racking load ratings, how they are tested, and why overloading is a safety and liability risk.
Sustainable Supply Chain: How Pallet Recycling Reduces Your Carbon Footprint
Quantify the environmental impact of switching to recycled pallets. Includes real-world case studies, CO2 reduction calculations, and guidance on incorporating pallet sustainability into your ESG reporting.
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