Plastic pallets can be reused. Currently, there is a campaign to reduce the use of natural resources by switching to plastic pallets instead. If we switch from wooden pallets to plastic pallets, it will reduce the cutting of trees equivalent to 18,157 trees per day.
Plastic pallets VS wooden pallets, which one should you choose?
Price Features :
Wooden pallet It is cheaper than plastic pallets because it is made from wood, such as rubber wood, which is a raw material that can be found in the country.
Plastic pallet It is expensive because it is made from plastic pellets, which depend on oil prices, which tend to fluctuate.
Wooden pallet It is less durable, not suitable for heavy products, and must be used with caution in humid conditions, as this will cause the wood to rot and grow mold.
Plastic pallet Since it is made from plastic pellets, there are many specifications to choose from, depending on the weight of the product. It can also withstand high temperatures and low temperatures, so it has a longer lifespan than wooden pallets.
Contamination properties :
Wooden pallet Must go through fumigation or heat treatment to prevent insects
that may be mixed with the wood, which is important for exporting abroad that must
have the IPPC stamp on the packaging made from wood.
Plastic pallet There is no problem with insects in the wood because it is made from plastic pellets. It can be used to pack products for export to foreign countries.
Repair features :
Wooden pallet If there is any breakage or warping, users can do some basic repairs themselves, as wood is an easily available material.
Plastic pallet If damaged, it is easy for users to not repair it because it is made of plastic.
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