Sustainability
Is Our Business
Dear WPA members and friends,
Glenn
Glenn Meeks
Executive Vice President
Western Pallet Association
July 2025
August 2025
The pallet industry sits at the intersection of every supply chain and environmental stewardship. Every day, our pallets transport millions of tons of materials and goods - quietly functioning as the core component of supply chains while holding significant potential for environmental leadership.
At the Western Pallet Association, we recognize that the future of our industry depends on how we manage those resources that are the foundation of sustainability. Wood pallets are one of the most reusable and recyclable shipping platforms in existence. However, I must ask there is more we can do together to extend the advantage?
Long-term, the success of the pallet industry will be defined by strategies that go beyond meeting regulatory requirements. This means maximizing pallet recovery and repair programs, embracing life cycle thinking in operations, and educating ourselves and our customers with sound principles that translate into meaningful and profitable outcomes. It also means aligning with partners across industries to advance the sustainable economy and strengthen our role as the low-carbon logistics solution.
Environmental responsibility isn’t a side project; it’s a market expectation and business imperative. Customers and consumers are watching. The savvy pallet companies that lead in this space will not only protect resources, but they will also secure competitive advantage for years to come.
Let’s continue to prove that the strength of the pallet industry lies in both performance and responsibility.