The logistical industry in the U.S., and even across the globe, has always debated about the use of plastic pallet containers versus the use of wooden ones. Both have value of course, but does one have to win? Many people argue that traditional wood, which is many people’s favorite, has always been more cost effective and safer for the environment. By the time it has consumed its shelf life; it is biodegradable and can easily be degraded by the Earth’s soil.
Why not wood?
Many people also contest this fact. Wood, though biodegradable, would entail logging of trees. After all, where would the wood come from if not from trees? And we all know that with the Earth striving to become greener, logging activities have already been banned in many places all around the world. Since this is the case, where would pallet container companies source out their materials lest they resort to illegal logging themselves?
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Furthermore, wooden pallets when used to transport meat and other decaying goods, has to be discarded to avoid the spread of disease. But with its decomposition going at a very slow rate, discarding them have become a problem too. With the supply of wood decreasing, prices of wood pallet containers have skyrocketed. Doesn’t this easily go against their reasoning of being more cost effective?
A person can put this into an even better perspective when visiting the great forests of the world first hand and seeing for themselves how long it takes to make a great Sequoia or other natural wonder of our planet.
Why plastic?
Plastic pallets are much cheaper. They last longer, are more durable, are easier to clean and sanitize, can withstand various pressure, temperature and other conditions. They can be recycled to different things over and over again (including construction of houses and buildings), cost less to maintain due to its characteristic durability, and therefore are more economical and effective. Aren’t these reasons enough to consider wooden pallet containers obsolete?
What is your stand?
These concerns have actually placed the use of wooden pallets under extreme scrutiny. And the most highlighted of all concerns have been the decreasing number of timber in our forests. If wooden pallets will continue its production, more and more trees will be taken out of our precious forests. These forests are the ones that help prevent soil erosion, flooding, and even help stabilize the climate. It is an environmental issue, one that is not supposed to be neglected.
With the continued production and use of plastic pallets, forests may be saved, diseases may be prevented from occurring, and people will find means to a cheaper storage alternative. Continue supporting plastic pallet containers and avoid the use of wooden ones. This will help in the advocacy in helping save the environment, one plastic pallet container at a time.
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