The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces new requirements for transport packaging, including wooden pallets. While some obligations already apply, others will come into force over the coming years. The PPWR contains several requirements that are relevant for wooden pallets as transport packaging. Rotom pallets are designed for multiple use cycles and conform to EN 13429:2004, the European standard for reusable packaging.
This article was first published in the September 15th 2026 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
With the introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the increasing costs associated with packaging waste, businesses are becoming far more aware of what happens to packaging once it has served its initial purpose. From the conversations Associated Pallets are having with customers, it’s clear that EPR, sustainability and the rising costs associated with packaging are becoming much bigger considerations. Reducing unnecessary waste and keeping packaging products in circulation for longer is no longer just an environmental consideration, but an important commercial one too.
goplasticpallets.com, the responsible plastic pallet company, has launched the UK’s lightest Euro plastic pallet to date, designed as an affordable and sustainable alternative to traditional wooden Euro pallets. Weighing just 8.3kg, the SF 800 PEL is an efficient solution for cost-conscious logistics applications, exports and airfreight. Measuring 1200mm x 800mm x 145mm, the SF 800 PEL is available in either 100% recycled HDPE or virgin material for businesses adhering to certain hygienic regulations.
Forklifts, conveyors, roll pallets and pallet jacks keep goods moving, but tying up capital in equipment you don’t fully need can put real strain on a business’s liquidity. Get the buying decision wrong, and you either overspend on assets sitting idle or underinvest in equipment your warehouse actually depends on. This is exactly why knowing how to choose the right procurement method matters as much as the equipment itself, says Palletower.
IM Export Services Limited, a leading manufacturer of pallets, has successfully doubled its daily manufacturing capacity after working with experts from Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) through the University of Warwick’s Innovation Lighthouse programme, funded by Bromsgrove and Redditch Council. Recognising the need to improve workshop efficiency and support growing customer demand, the Redditch-based company worked closely with WMG to review its manufacturing processes and identify new opportunities to improve workshop and warehouse productivity. Following several site visits, the Innovation Lighthouse team recommended a series of practical improvements, including redesigning the workshop layout and replacing older workstations with modern benches.
It is essential for all in the pallet industry to stay up to date with the latest legislation to ensure they are compliant.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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