Permanent regulations for SB 54, California’s highly anticipated extended producer responsibility and packaging source reduction law, are now in effect.The rules were approved by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State.
The European Commission has clarified that wooden pallets are exempt from reuse requirements under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), confirming that wooden pallets in active use for imports and exports are excluded from reuse obligations. Custom transport packaging, including wooden pallets and crates, is also exempt.
Federal Court Issues Mixed Ruling in Brambles Shareholder Class Action
Kamps, Inc. has been recognized by John Deere with a 2025 Supplier Sustainability Award, highlighting its role in supporting sustainability initiatives across the OEM’s supply chain. The award is presented to a select group of global suppliers that demonstrate measurable performance in areas such as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, product circularity, and social responsibility.
Hinton Lumber Products has officially brought its new Charleston-area pallet manufacturing facility online, adding automated production capacity to meet growing Southeast demand for export-ready and automation-compatible pallets.
In the pallet industry, risk doesn’t wait, and it rarely announces itself. A single forklift incident, fire event, or equipment failure can disrupt operations and impact profitability within minutes. For executives, the challenge isn’t just managing risk, it’s staying ahead of it. That’s where artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to change the equation.
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