Timber from Jungle while widely used, contribute substantially to deforestation, intensifying global warming by causing the annual felling of 250 million trees. The regeneration process for every 1 million acres of trees can take up to 20 years. Compounding the issue, 50% of wood pallets are single-use, often finding their way into landfills.
The actual environmental cost of utilizing wood pallets remains incalculable. Yet, the industry is constrained by the lack of viable alternatives – plastic and metal options are cost-prohibitive, and paper pallets lack the requisite strength and water resistance crucial for various applications. This conundrum leaves the industry grappling with sustainability challenges while navigating economic constraints.
Plastic made up of petrochemicals is leading cause of Ground Water depletion, its easy availability and affordability is the main cause of its next to Omni present status