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Can wooden pallets be recycled? If maintained properly and carefully, wooden pallets can have at least 10 uses before they’ll need to be disposed of – ideally recycled. Luckily, once you’re ready to retire your wooden pallet(s), the recycling process is incredibly easy and efficient. Wooden pallets are very easy to recycle, and many businesses across the globe opt to recycle their used wooden pallets to reap a range of environmental benefits. There are professional pallet processing facilities that focus only on pallet reuse and recycling, making the process simple…

Wood as a natural resource has no match, in terms of its versatility, strength, and durability. Luckily for us, our ancestors figured out the amazing benefits of working with wood as a material and since then it’s popularity and uses have gone from strength to strength. Wood was originally popular as a material for creating beautiful and decorative boxes and containers, but before long wooden packing crates became a vital part of the booming shipping industry. Wooden crates in the shipping industry Timber crates began to be used…

Different styles of wooden boxes cater to different application needs, so we thought we’d give you some insight into the packaging types we have available. Case A case is a fully enclosed wooden box and is an ideal option when you need the contents of your export to be safe from moisture and elements. For example, to avoid rust developing, machinery exported by sea needs to avoid any contact with water. Crate Also known as skeleton crates, these are wooden boxes with gaps of 10mm or more. We can manufacture the…

Proper packaging is essential if you are planning on transporting products safely. While there are plenty of packaging solutions available on the market, we are passionate about wooden shipping crates here at ABC. Why choose wooden crates for shipping your merchandise? Not only are wooden crates sustainable and efficient they can also save your goods from dust, moisture, and heat. You can even customise these boxes to your specific needs. And when you have finished with them, you can recycle them into furniture or raised garden beds. Wooden crates are often…

The history of wood Before plastic was discovered, wooden pallets, boxes, and crates, were the standard means of cargo transport, and they served us very well! International shipping of goods would not have been possible without those sturdy timber designs, lasting on sea journeys that took weeks and even months to reach their destination. Thanks to their naturally weather-resistant coating and sturdy build, wood transport packaging has been the standard means of good transportation for centuries. The history of plastic Plastic as a new man-made material was first discovered in the…

The use of wooden pallets and crates as a means of transporting heavy cargo across the country, and the world, is a highly reliable and low-impact approach. Here at ABC Crates we are proud to deal in wooden Australian boxes and cases but are also aware of some of the risks involved with shipping wood packaging. In order to meet our own high standards for international trade, we work carefully to meet ISPM 15 regulations, to ensure we have done all we can to prevent the spread…

The beauty of working with wooden pallets is their simplicity; made from quality materials they can be reused and repaired many times over. They not only have the stability for long-term use, but the means to rejuvenate after multiple uses. Once wooden pallet crates have done their time they can continue to serve a purpose in the form of recycled materials. What are wooden pallets used for Uses for wooden pallets in Perth is almost endless, but the main way they are utilized is to ensure secure shipping for…

A Brief History of Wooden Crates   Dating back to 18th century Europe, wooden crates are known as the first known source for the transportation and storage of products. In the past, wood was the most widely used form for the containment of items for transportation. The shipping industry used wooden crates for their strength, durability, and security as they can withstand a large amount of weight, were reusable, and weather-resistant to harsh climates and extreme weather changes that occur in overseas transportation. When used to ship items they…

For centuries, and even to this day, wooden boxes are used for a wide range of home storage needs. In the past, wooden crates & boxes had very simple designs, but nowadays they come in all shapes, sizes, and colours to suit your home storage needs. This article will explain how easy and versatile wooden boxes are for de-cluttering and organising your household in style. Storage Problems in the Home   Overstuffed filing cabinets, piles of toys with nowhere to put them, books littered everywhere… Sound familiar? House clutter…

As one of the greatest inventions in modern logistics, wooden pallets and wooden pallet boxes have transformed how we consume goods all over the world. Here are 5 interesting facts you may not know about these versatile transportation products.   Wooden pallets are environmentally friendly   As wood is biodegradable (unlike plastic or metal) and its recycling rate is much higher than that of paper or plastic. Contrary to popular belief, wooden pallets are not one of the causes of deforestation either, as the trees are cut down to make timber products,…