LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF NESTABLE PLASTIC AND WOOD PALLETS
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Abstract
This study performed a life cycle analysis on eight different types of nestable pallets. The pallets were made from wood and plastic. The performance of the pallets was compared based on number of trips without damage, cost, weight, and environmental considerations. A pallet performance coefficient was developed to compare the different pallet types. The results showed that the twin sheet thermo-formed HDPE plastic pallets showed the best performance followed by the structural foam HDPE pallets. The presswood pallets showed the poorest performance.
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Research context
OpenAlex topics: Recycling and Waste Management Techniques · Environmental Impact and Sustainability · Engineering and Materials Science Studies
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Affiliations
School of Packaging Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824
United States Postal Service Engineering Research and Development Merrifield, VA 22082
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