Launch of Pallet Loop for UK Construction Sector Offers Pooling Solution to Support Circular Aspirations
The Pallet LOOP™ – a pallet reusee program for the UK construction industry , has been launched in that country . A number of high-profile companies in the construction sector have signed a charter knowledging that change is required when it comes to pallet consumption and they have committed to a comprehensive evaluation of how The Pallet LOOP could be integrated within their business to help cut waste .
Every year around 18 million pallets are manufactured for the UK construction industry , with estimates suggesting less than 10 % are currently reused . The Pallet LOOP is on a mission to change this . Delivering a more sustainable pallet distribution model , which is greener and leaner , the scheme is aligned with environmental targets set for the sector by UK Government , and the growing desire and need for businesses to adopt circular economy practices that are more environmentally friendly .
Timetabled for operational roll out in 2022 , The Pallet LOOP is a joint venture between Paul and Ryan Lewis ( formerly HLC Wood Products ) and Scott Group – one of the UK ’ s leading pallet producers . Centered around the principles of
‘ recover , repair and reuse ’, The Pallet LOOP aims to eliminate avoidable pallet waste in the construction sector by incentivizing pallet returns via a costeffective , easy-to-use , deposit -based system . Estimates suggest that up to 10 % of the construction waste stream is pallets , which is costly from both a financial and an environmental perspective .
Widespread adoption of The Pallet LOOP across the construction sector will greatly reduce the burden that pallet production currently places on the environment and forests – achieving approximately 40 % less CO2 emissions and an estimated up to 75 % reduction in timber usage . To create construction industry pallets , an estimated 6,000 acres of forestry are harvested every year , with a further 236,000 acres grown to cater for future demand .
How it works
LOOP pallets will be distributed to building materials manufacturers , which can use them to transport products to
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