Wood vs. Plastic – A Quick Comparison
As sustainability becomes an increasingly important factor for…
The Climate Friendly Choice: How Wood Packaging Positively Impacts Climate Change
The fight against climate change is an enormous challenge that…
Transparency & Sustainability: Understanding the Environmental Product Declaration for Wood Pallets
At Nature's Packaging, our mission is to drive the shift towards…
The Life Cycle Assessment: An Essential Tool For Wood Packaging
In the wooden pallet and container industry, we recognize the…
From Waste to Value: The Upcycling Revolution
In the wooden pallet industry, we are constantly seeking new…
Urban Forestry and the Urban Sawmill
Urban trees are everywhere. They shade homes, line streets, and…
Finding Green in your Pallet Business Social Media
The wood pallet market has taken some interesting turns lately.…
What Is a Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)?
As sustainability has become increasingly important in the business…
Women’s Impact in the Pallet Industry
Over the past few years, the pallet industry has seen a significant…
The Recyclable Wood Pallet: Reducing Environmental Impact
In this Nature’s Packaging blog post, we review the importance…
Wood Is a Sustainable Choice for Packaging and Shipping Materials
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Why Wood Pallets are the Best Choice for Supply Chain Sustainability
Wood pallets are the modern equivalent of the Swiss army knife…
The Wood Pallet Specification-A Quick Review
A wood pallet specification is a document that outlines the design,…
Sustainable Forest Management and Wood Pallets
The wooden pallet and container industry has embraced sustainability…
The Philosophy of the Wood Pallet
Where would the world be without pallets? When it comes to pallet…
Wood Pellet Fuel – A Nature’s Packaging Review
Wood pellet fuel is a sustainable and renewable source of energy…
The Circular Economy-New Idea, Re-Modeled
The definition of a circular economy is straightforward but transitioning…
Circular Design – How Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Can Be Part of Product Design
The principles of circular design are integral to the concept…
What is Cap and Trade?
The wooden pallet and container industry has been promoting the…
The Forests of Gabon
Forest products play a crucial role in many countries and their…
What are the Montreal Process Criteria and Indicators?
The forest products industry is truly an ecosystem of industries…
What is Mass Timber?
The term “mass timber” (short for "massive timber") refers…
Hardwood or Softwood: What’s the Difference?
Of the many forest products used by consumers every day, wood…
The Value Driven, Green Supply Chain
The whole world is more aware of the supply chain than they have…
7 Great DIY Ideas for Pallet Wood Projects
Wood pallets are the perfect eco-friendly medium for some great…
Made From Trees-Forest Products Move Markets
Every day, many of the items used in daily life were made possible…
What are the Different Parts of a Tree?
When you look at a tree, do you usually see it as a singular…
Wood On The Web: 5 Great Resources for You
The world wide web has delivered easily accessible resources…
Nature’s Packaging-Let’s Learn About Sawmills
Sawmills remain one of the most important tools for the creation…
Marketing Forest Products
For over 100 years, the Forest Products Laboratory has been at…
U.S. Forest Products-Annual Market Review 2015-2021
The market for forest products in the U.S. is healthy, but for…
Green Supply Chain Practices
There are multiple ways to implement sustainability practices…
Achieving Supply Chain Sustainability with Wood Pallets
Supply chain sustainability becomes more important with the passing…
Woody Biomass: A Nature’s Packaging Study – Part 2
***Nature's Packaging continues this week with Woody Biomass…
Woody Biomass: A Nature’s Packaging Study-Part 1
Developed countries, such as the U.S, rely on fossil fuels for…
Sustainable Logging Practices
For some people, the words “sustainable” and “logging”…
The 5 Types of Innovative Forest Products – Part 2
Welcome back NP readers! In the first part of our Innovative…
The 5 Types of Innovative Forest Products – Part 1
America’s treasured forests are brimming with resources that…
What is Carbon Sequestration?
Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing carbon and storing…
This is Arbor Day!
If there's one day of the year that the forests of the world…
Wood Pallets: An Eco-Friendly Choice
Sustainability is an ongoing challenge for industry supply chains.…
What is Earth Day?
Friday, April 22, 2022, marks this year’s Earth Day, an annual…
Forest Products: Science and Sustainability
America’s treasured forests are brimming with resources that…
Voices-Women in the Pallet Industry
March is Women’s History Month and we at Nature’s Packaging…
Perspectives-Women in the Pallet Industry
At Nature’s Packaging we have been celebrating this March as…
#TIL-Women’s History Month and The Forest Service
In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month. Here at Nature’s…
A Few Reasons To Love Recycled and Reclaimed Wood
Whether you are someone who works on wooden DIY projects in your…
Innovations In Wood-The Story of the Spruce Goose
Howard Hughes was a billionare playboy before the term become…
The 7 Essential Criteria of Sustainable Forest Management-Part 2
Join us in this Part 2 of Nature’s Packaging, "The 7 Essential…
The 7 Essential Criteria of Sustainable Forest Management-Part 1
The Montreal Process Criteria and Indicators were created in…
Wood on the Web: Hearne Hardwoods
It's time for the Nature's Packaging - Wood on the Web series.…
What is Supply Chain Sustainability? – Part 2
Why is Supply Chain Sustainability Important?
The increasing…
What is Supply Chain Sustainability? – Part 1
Supply chain sustainability is the comprehensive view and management…
Today I Learned: Healthy Sustainable Forestry – Part 2
The 10 Principles for FSC-certified Forests
The Forest Stewardship…
Today I Learned: Healthy Sustainable Forestry-Part 1
Today, being sustainable and eco-friendly is something that consumers…
Wood On the Web: Dovetail Partners
This month, Nature’s Packaging has found another great web-based…
Wood for the W.I.N. – Carbon Accounting
There is a huge market gathering around carbon and greenhouse…
Wood Moves the World – Wood Packaging in Outer Space
Have you ever looked up into the sky and wondered, “Pallets…
Wood on the Web: American Forests
At Nature’s Packaging, we are always on the lookout for new…
Sustainable Forestry
Sustainable forest management aims to ensure that there is a…
Harvested Wood Products
As governments and policymakers search for solutions to reduce…
Today I Learned-Wood Stringer Pallets-Part 1
For those in the wood pallet industry, pallet types, pallet parts,…
The Wide World of Wood on the Web
Here at Nature's Packaging we love wood and are always on the…
Are You Ready for Sustainability Scoring?
For many companies, the economic downturn in 2020 meant that…
The New Nature’s Packaging
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The Pallet Foundation, in conjunction with…
Renewable Resources-Woody Biomass
Wood is one of nature’s best and most abundant renewable resources…
The Triple Bottom Line
As issues related to climate change, recycling of resources,…
All Things Wood: USFS-Forest Products Laboratory
With a recycling rate at 95%, wood pallets and…
ISPM-15 Protects Forest from Harmful Pests
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Wood packaging…
Innovation in Wood – Cross Laminated Timber
The W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation…
TIL – The Women In Wood Group
In the field or in the office, women are a positive force…
Windows to Wearables: Innovation in Wood Products
https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2020/10/01/transparent-wood-could-be-window-future
While…
Find Out More About the Forest Products Industry
From the structures we call home, to the colored mulch…
Reforestation Opportunities in North America
While North American forests today are growing due…
Urban Forests and Tree Cities
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City planners…
Urban Forest Wood-An Innovative Look at Recycling
What happens when urban trees reach their end of life?
Urban…
Choosing the Best Amount of Packaging for Your Product
Products need enough packaging to prevent damage, but…
The Benefits of Biochar-Another Way to Win with Wood
Oregon Department of Forestry, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0,…
Carbon Cycles and Sinks: How Forests Fight Global Climate Change
In December 2020, the Canadian government announced…
Forklift Safety in the Warehouse and Working Yard
Forklifts and pallet jacks play a critical role in…
Small Pallets Can Carry Huge Benefits
When it comes to the efficient handling of pallets,…
Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Wood Pallets
EPDs can provide insight to buyers, as well as support…
Four Essential Tips to Manage Pallets During this Holiday Season
Santa and his helpers always practice safe pallet handling
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How Forklift Drivers can Reduce Wood Pallet Damage
wood pallet scraps
Call it synergy - the combined…
Workplace Safety and Wood Pallet Handling
Companies recognize the importance of wood pallets…
The Peculiar Pricing of Wood Pallets
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In explaining why…
5 Ways to Eliminate Unwanted Wood Pallets from Your Business
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Most companies…
Talking To The Source: Dr. Jennifer Russell of Virginia Tech and the Circular Economy – Part 2
*Editor's Note: The viewpoint and statements of the…
Talking To The Source: Dr. Jennifer Russell of Virginia Tech and the Circular Economy
*Editor's Note: The viewpoint and statements of the…
Pallet Pool Class Specification: How does it affect supply?
When there are potentially millions of pallets in a…
Talking to the Source: A Conversation with Leigh Greenwood of The Nature Conservancy
*Editor's note: The viewpoint and statements of…
Talking to the Source: Conversation with a Lumber Broker
Lumber yard with forklift carrying a random length load
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How Wood Pallets are Recycled into New Products
Wood pallets are highly sustainable, in part because…
Pallet Tracking: Then and Now
Pallet tracking has evolved tremendously over the last…
Block and Stringer Pallets: What makes them different?
Do you have an unusual material handling application?…
Avoid These 6 Mistakes When Buying Wood Pallets
When it comes to buying wood pallets, there are several…
Introducing the Chemical Pallet Pool
There are several pallet pools that provide quality…
Identifying and Mitigating Mold on Wood Pallets
As we pass through the hot summer months in North…
The Importance of Wood Pallet Markings and Colors
In the modern supply chain, there is a huge potential…
How to Reduce the Hidden Cost of Damaged Pallets
While the cost of repairing a wood pallet or replacing…
Pallet Pooling and the Circular Economy
When effectively executed, pallet pooling is an…
COVID-19, Supply Chain Trends, and Pallet Selection-What’s Important Now!
COVID-19, Supply Chain Trends, and Pallet Selection-What's…
Pallet Recycling Equipment Trends
Pallet Recycling Equipment Trends
As the recycled…
Pallets and the Power of the Cube
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Pallets and the…
ERP Solutions Help Pallet Companies Evolve
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Warehouse Automation and the Wood Pallet
Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS)
Warehouse…
Dynamic Duo: The wood pallet and warehouse forklift
The Dynamic Warehouse Duo
It seems like the…
Innovation during Crisis: Wood Pallets and Packaging during WW2
Innovation during Crisis: Wood Pallets and Packaging…
History and the Wood Pallet: A World War 2 Story
The adoption of pallets by the U.S. military greased…
Combo and Re-manufactured Pallets: A pathway to sustainability and value
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Wood Pallets – Recycled or New?
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Wood Pallets 101
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N95 Mask Disinfecting and Re-use
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The Sustainable Supply Chain – Forest Products (Part 2)
Welcome back! In part 1 of this series, we looked at how wood…
The Sustainable Supply Chain – Forest Products (Part 1)
As supply chain decision-makers urgently turn their focus…
Sustainability and Recycling for Corporate Leaders
Corporate Sustainability
Sustainability for…
What is a Chief Sustainability Officer?
The Chief Sustainability Officer
What is a Chief…
What is Supply Chain Sustainability?
What is Supply Chain Sustainability?
Corporations…
Turning Wood Scrap into Useful Adhesive Tape
Turning Wood Scrap into Useful Adhesive Tape
Adhesive tape is…
How Wood Fiber Could Resolve the Global Plastic Problem
How Wood Fiber Could Resolve the Global Plastic Problem
If you…
Benefits of Community-based Natural Resource Management
Benefits of Community-based Natural Resource Management
It was…
Storm-Damaged Trees Salvaged for Value
Storm-Damaged Trees Salvaged for Value
In the past, whenever…
Benefits of Community-based Natural Resource Management
Benefits of Community-based Natural Resource Management
It was…
Is Wood-based Alcohol the Latest Trend?
Is Wood-based Alcohol the Latest Trend?
Who would ever have…
BestInAU Praises Benefits of Wood Packaging
BestInAU Praises Benefits of Wood Packaging
The 'BestInAU' website…
Project to Implement ISPM 15 Programs in Africa
Project to Implement ISPM 15 Programs in Africa
A project lasting…
95% of Wood Pallets are Recycled
95% of Wood Pallets are Recycled
A recent survey conducted by…
Is Wood the New Styrofoam?
Is Wood the New Styrofoam?
If you've never heard of 'nanowood'…
The GreenBlue Program
The GreenBlue Program
The GreenBlue Program is one which has…
Omnibus Funds the Fight Against Wildfires
Omnibus Funds the Fight Against Wildfires
Nature’s Packaging…
How Forests Become More Fire-Resistant With Age
How Forests Become More Fire-Resistant With Age
Conventional…
How Trees Sweat
How Trees Sweat
If Trees Had Sweating Glands to Cool Off From…
Forests Help Technology be “Greener” Than Ever
Forests Help Technology be “Greener” Than Ever
Using Wood…
Fungal Enzymes Key to Using Woody Biomass in Biofuel
Fungal Enzymes Key to Using Woody Biomass in Biofuel
Global…
New Forest Management Practices Increase Carbon Sequestration
New Forest Management Practices Increase Carbon Sequestration
Greenhouse…
Forests in the Philippines Benefit Local Communities
Forests in the Philippines Benefit Local Communities
The planet’s…
United Nations Supports Using Sustainably Sourced Wood Products
United Nations Supports Using Sustainably Sourced Wood Products
More…
Togolese Women Use Technology to Conserve Forests
Togolese Women Use Technology to Conserve Forests
Togo is a…
How do Trees Grow?
How do Trees Grow?
Wood is strong, flexible, and has been used…
A Quick Take on the Growth Cycle of Trees
A Quick Take on the Growth Cycle of Trees
Trees within forests…
Mars Corp Creates a Sustainable Plan
Mars Corp Creates a Sustainable Plan
Our world’s natural…
Illegal Logging Stopped In Its Tracks
Illegal Logging Stopped In Its Tracks
Illegal logging is a serious…
Could Life on Mars Flourish with Sustainably Managed Forests?
Could Life on Mars Flourish with Sustainably Managed Forests?
The…
Wood Pallet Businesses Recycle Burnt Trees from Forest Fires
Wood Pallet Businesses Recycle Burnt Trees from Forest Fires
Forest…
USDA Grant Awards for Forest Sustainability
USDA Grant Awards for Forest Sustainability
All forests are…
Microbial Benefits of Wood Pallets
Microbial Benefits of Wood Pallets
Food microbiologists are…
Canada’s Forest Sector Leads the Way for Bioeconomy
Canada's Forest Sector Leads the Way for Bioeconomy
In our modern…
6 Best Canadian Parks To Visit In The Fall
6 Best Canadian Parks To Visit In The Fall
Fall is one of the…
USDA Helps Veterans Find Forestry Jobs
USDA Helps Veterans Find Forestry Jobs
Veterans sometimes face…
India Plants 50 Million Trees In One Day
India Plants 50 Million Trees In One Day
Climate change is a…
Recycling Wood Pallets Reduces Carbon Emissions
Recycling Wood Pallets Reduces Carbon Emissions
As large companies…
Forest Management Technology
Forest Management Technology
Up to now, forest management has…
Wood-Based Concrete
Wood-Based Concrete
Many people think of concrete as the complete…
Benefits of Renewable Energy
Benefits of Renewable Energy
Earth and our solar system provide…
How Co-Generation Works
How Co-Generation Works
Cogeneration is an efficient way to…
Using Forest Biomass for Energy
Using Forest Biomass for Energy
How Biomass Co-generation is…
Wood-Based Nanotechnology
Wood-Based Nanotechnology
The need for the replenishment of…
The Importance of Woody Biomass Products in Sustainability
The Importance of Woody Biomass Products in Sustainability
There is a…
Fashion Start-Ups Use Wood-Based, Cotton Alternatives
Fashion Start-Ups Use Wood-Based, Cotton Alternatives
For a…
Wood Pallets Are Diverted from Landfills
Wood Pallets Are Diverted from Landfills
In the year 2014, approximately…
5 Reforestation Projects in the United States
5 Reforestation Projects in the United States
If you ever…
History of Earth Day
History of Earth Day
Earth Day was the brain child of U.S. Senator…
Wood Pallets are USDA Certified Biobased Products
Wood Pallets are USDA Certified Biobased Products
If you…
8 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Forests
8 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Forests
It’s…
Wood Pallets Help Kids at Refugee Camps
Wood Pallets Help Kids at Refugee Camps
According to the UNHCR,…
Forest Health Benefits from Genomics
Forest Health Benefits from Genomics
In addition to sustainably…
4 Ways to Prevent Bluestain
4 Ways to Prevent Bluestain
Bluestain is the most common type…
Is it really mold?
Is it really mold?
For many companies, discovering black discoloration…
Forest Health and Fungi
Forest Health and Fungi
Fungi are all around us. It’s…
Sustainable Fireplace Technology
Sustainable Fireplace Technology
Burning a fire during the winter…
Wood Stoves in North America
Wood Stoves in North America
Like a fireplace, a popular home…
6 Ways to Improve Your Fireplace
6 Ways to Improve Your Fireplace
Wood is a renewable resource…
Wood Pellet Demand Creates Jobs for Clean Energy
Wood Pellet Demand Creates Jobs for Clean Energy
Unlike fossil…
8 Ways to Reduce Your Winter Energy Usage
8 Ways to Reduce Your Winter Energy Usage
North American winters…
Converting Forest Biomass to Biofuel
Converting Forest Biomass to Biofuel
A new technology developed…
How Urban Trees Can Save Lives
How Urban Trees Can Save Lives
Excess carbon in the atmosphere…
4 Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree
4 Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Real Christmas trees are…
Christmas Tree Farms
Christmas Tree Farms
As this holiday season begins we’re exciting…
Christmas Trees in the White House
Christmas Trees in the White House
Two weeks ago the United…
The History of Christmas Trees in North America
The History of Christmas Trees in North America
Real Christmas…
The Future of Forestry
The Future of Forestry
Sustainably managed forests sequester…
REDD+ and UN-REDD Programs
REDD+ and UN-REDD Programs
The greatest success of the 2015…
How Forest Certification Non-Profits Were Born
How Forest Certification Non-Profits Were Born
In 1992 the United…
How Foresters Limit Their Carbon Footprint
How Foresters Limit Their Carbon Footprint
Forests absorb airborne…
The Carbon Cycle
The Carbon Cycle
Forest ecosystems play an important role in…
Upcycled Wood Pallets: The Forklift & Palate Restaurant
The Forklift & Palate Restaurant
If the walls of the Forklift…
2 Types of Recycled Pallets for Export
2 Types of Recycled Pallets for Export
The sustainable standards…
Wood Pallets and ZIKA: Get the Facts
How Mosquitos Cross Borders
The spread of the Zika virus within…
ISPM 15 and Sustainability
History of ISPM 15
The International Stands for Phytosanitary…
Successes of the Montreal Protocol
The Montreal Protocol
This month marks the 26th anniversary…
Finding Pallets for DIY Projects
Finding Pallets for DIY Projects
In the United States its estimated…
What Happens After a Forest Fire
Life Returns After a Forest Fire
Forest floors after a fire…
Fighting Forest Fires and Climate Change
Fighting Forest Fires and Climate Change
Fire is a natural event…
Forest Fire Prevention: Facts, the Public Campaign and Best Practices
Forest Fire Prevention: Facts, the Public Campaign and Best Practices
The…
Mulch and Pallets: A Connected Life-Cycle
Wooden pallets can be recycled many times over. At some point though their cargo-carrying days are over. However, that is not the end of the line. It is actually the beginning of a new life cycle for a different product: hardwood mulch.
Art Underfoot-A Texas Story of Upcycled Pallets
Wooden pallets are typically the vehicle transporting products globally or locally. They carry products large and small - automobiles, tractors, building materials, pharmaceuticals, iPads, Smart phones, produce and other consumer goods.
Pallets Move the World: Urban Coffee Farm
Wooden pallets stood at the center of attention during the 17-day Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Wood is a natural product that can be recycled, reused or upcycled in a variety of ways.
ReThink Pallets
It took B sq. Design just 105 pallets, each 5” high, 40” wide and 48” long, to create the ultimate pallet garden for their annual installation at the Canada Blooms festival.
Benefits of Community-based Natural Resource Management
Benefits of Community-based Natural Resource Management
It was…
9 National Parks To Visit This Fall
9 National Parks To Visit This Fall
Many forest explorers tend…