Disposable pallets are in short supply and sustainable, affordable alternatives are few and far between. Wiederstein is now introducing a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to disposable pallets: the fibre pallet. It is lightweight, can be stored in a space-saving manner and is also environmentally friendly.
Fibre casting consists of waste paper, virgin fibre or natural fibres such as industrial hemp. You can recognise from these „ingredients“ alone that it is a Sustainable solution and a good alternative to the classic disposable pallet is. A fibre pallet can simply be disposed of with the waste paper at no extra cost and is almost reminiscent of an egg carton.
The cast fibre pallet is an excellent alternative to Disposable pallets made of plastic. It causes No disposal costs and will not be subject to the upcoming plastic tax. Just like its little brother, the egg carton fibre pallets are stackable. Another advantage is the reduced space required for storing the pallets.
Cast fibre pallets have another invaluable advantage in logistics: they are light. Despite their low weight, they can carry up to 400 kilograms and can therefore compete favourably with other sustainable solutions. They cut a particularly fine figure in air freight, where they can minimise the Replace heavier disposable pallet. And when they are delivered with the goods to the end consumer, they can be easily disposed of. This solves a problem that often arises with disposable pallets, especially for city dwellers.
The positive properties of the fibreboard are also evident during transport: it is also Very resistant and stable to impacts and provides optimum protection for the goods stored on it. The fibre pallet can also be used for machine packing. Wiederstein as a member of the Qpartner is one of the first packaging specialists in Germany to be able to supply this product.
Source: Wiederstein Packaging
