How using wooden crates can be sustainable

In this economic landscape, being sustainable is more important than ever. Why not consider wooden crates as a solution? One of the ways in which we can become more sustainable is by using less packaging or better materials for our packaging. Plastic is harming our environment at a pace that seems too daunting to catch up with which is why we need to think about being sustainable for our generation and for future generations.

Here are a few shocking facts: 

• In the UK it is estimated that five million tonnes of plastic is used every year, nearly half of which is packaging
• One million plastic bottles are sold every minute
• Plastic outnumbers sea life by six to one

What do consumers feel about packaging and sustainability?

• 55% of U.S. survey respondents said they were extremely or very concerned about how product packaging would impact the environment. (McKinsey)
• 60-70% of surveyed consumers would pay more for sustainable packaging. (McKinsey)
• 35-36% of consumers would purchase more sustainably-packaged products if they were more available (both in stores and for more products) and more obviously labelled as sustainable. (McKinsey)

Why is packaging so important?

This is because packaging is used in every industry, so it is crucial that the packaging you are using is good for the environment. Businesses should be turning their focus towards sustainable packaging solutions. One of the best solutions to sustainable packaging is, believe it or not, wooden crates! This is a highly sustainable solution and I am going to outline why:

Simple Manufacture

In the making of wooden crates there isn’t a massive amount of energy used as it requires minimal equipment and materials.

Easily repairable 

If there is a chip in the wood, it can be taken off and a new panel added. Unlike plastic crates, once there’s a crack it is deemed useless.

Durable

They resist against wear extremely well and can be used countless times for your business’s shipping needs. It makes it cost effective because you are able to reuse the crates over and over again without having to invest much more money into packaging.

Recyclable 

You can change them into furniture, building projects and even DIY garden landscaping. They can be used for a variety of different purposes because of how long lasting they are. They even can be used as firewood or grated up for animal bedding.

The sustainable wooden crate solution

Choosing wood over plastic in your choice of export crates and pallets can reduce the impact on waste due the recycling process. Plastic involves the more difficult task of melting and resetting, otherwise wooden pallets and crates can be reused in a matter of minutes. 

Here at integrated Timber Solutions LTD we can help meet your needs and specific requirements. Our team is ready to work with you to help your business become more sustainable. 

We will help you come up with the best and most efficient solution for your business and ultimately protect your product in a modern and sustainable way through using our wooden crates.