Wood Pallet Industry seeks assistance in a survey to develop environmental product declaration
The Pallet Foundation is funding the development of a scientifically-sound EPD, which will report a standardized environmental impact of a generalized wood pallet. A wood pallet EPD will also be the first of its kind in the supply chain, signifying to pallet users the extent of industry’s dedication to environmental sustainability. The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association and the Pallet Foundation have teamed up with experts from the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) to conduct the survey, collect the data and crunch the numbers. The Pallet Enterprise is also supporting this endeavor having recognized its importance to the future of the industry.
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