In celebration of World Ocean Day on Tuesday 8th June we are promoting our commitment to the environment through our Eco Pallets and our free plastic pallet collection and recycling scheme.
The fact is, that despite some claims, plastic isn’t always a bad thing for the environment. In fact, it can even be more beneficial than natural products from sustainable sources. It’s how we use it and what we what we do with it after we have used it, that makes the difference.
The Plastic Pallet that’s Greener than Wood
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.
98% of Exporta Eco Pallets are made from recycled plastic and 100% of them can be recycled again at the end of their useful life.
Compare this with wood. Yes, timber is a natural product from sustainably managed softwood forests, but its usable life is shorter than that of polypropylene. Timber pallets crack and splinter, the joints loosen, the wood develops mould and 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.
Eco Grading of Plastic Pallets
To make it easier for our customers to understand the level of environmental impact made by the plastic pallets they use, we have introduced an eco-grading system.
1. Exporta Eco pallets are made from new plastic but can be recycled at the end of their useful life
2. Exporta Eco Plus pallets are made with recycled plastic, and can be recycled at the end of their life
3. 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.
Browse our range of plastic pallets on our website today, call us FREE on 0800 294 4394 or email sales@exportaglobal.co.uk to find out the best pallets for your use.
Free Plastic Pallet Collection and Recycling
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.
At Exporta we have 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 us FREE on 0800 294 4394 or email sales@exportaglobal.co.uk and we will do the rest.
Planning Sustainable Storage and Logistics Solutions
Our Free Plastic Pallet Collection & Recycling Scheme is just one part of our Environmental Plans for 2021, drafted to help our customers make realistic, achievable commitments towards a more sustainable storage and logistics sector in the immediate future.
If you would like further help and advice on how we can support your sustainability goals for 2021, get a FREE telephone consultation with one of our team on 0800 294 4394 or email us at sales@exportaglobal.co.uk.
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