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Why Do Your Wooden Pallets Need To Be Heat-Treated?

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The fact that recycled pallets are growing in demand is a great thing, as that means that we are finally starting to acknowledge the fact that we all need to be more ecologically conscious. However, there are a number of factors that are affecting used pallets, which is why they need to be heat treated. One of the prime examples of why wooden pallets need to be heat treated is the Formosan Termite, which was native to East Asia but spread to the United Stated in the 1940’s with shipping crates. They quickly spread in all the humid areas and now pose a threat to all buildings and structures that are made out of wood, as termites strive on products made of wood. Sterilizing Wood Pallets By Heat Treatment Heat treated pallets eliminate the possibility of spreading termites, as well as any possible chemical or food residue that may remain from the previous usage. Sterilizing wood pallets by heat is long been the standard in the United States and Canada, which is done by heating the palle...

Think Green

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With the new year just beginning and everyone trying to do better as another 365 days are about to begin, we all need to start thinking more like wooden pallets making machinery . Recycling is the first step that everyone should already be doing to help the environment. It's as easy as throwing something away, so why haven't we all started doing it? There are several companies that recycle all their paper and boxes, or their wooden pallets like Herwood do, but the real problem is all those individuals who believe it’s too hard. How to Start Almost everything can be recycled, from paper to plastic, from clothes to batteries. The first thing to do is making sure you only throw out what is actually necessary to throw out. If you think something could either be reused or donated, then it should definitely not go in the trash. Even if you might be able to get something repaired, such as a toy or electronics. Think about the three R's; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. These are what we ...

Why Wood is the Most Sustainable and Durable Material for Pallets

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In this era of global warming and the exhausting natural resources, the chief concern in any industry is sustainability when it comes to building and construction materials. The construction of packing and shipping containers should be sustainable. Shipping pallets actually make the world go round. Agricultural products and the goods that travel by rail, wing, or wheel are moved on pallets. Although pallets can be constructed from various other materials, wood remains the best choice by far in terms of sustainability and longevity in the field. Consider why wood is the most conscientious choice for pallet construction. Eco-Friendliness Wood is one of the most eco-friendly building materials on the planet. It grows out of the ground with sunlight and water. It can be recycled for paper or mulch. Wood also has the distinctive benefit of being reusable for home building projects once a pallet has worn out its usefulness in the shipping industry. Rebuilding Pallets Addition...