Used pallets

Pallets are one of the most used objects in the world. More than 90% of the world’s pallets are made out of wood, which is treated with heat or chemicals to avoid contamination and pest infestation. Wooden pallets do about 20 trips in their lifetime, and are then repaired or disposed of.

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The life cycle	Pro	Con
	Low footprint As a waste material, pallet wood has a low environmental footprint Low Energy Reclaimed materials require no energy to be produced, they have already been produced and used once.		Tips Pallets should have a stamp specifying where it has been produced and how they have been treated. Pallets marked with HT (heat treatment) are safe to reuse for products, while pallets marked MB (methyl bromide) should NOT be used for crafts, products or even as firewood (1). Do not use pallets that are oily or have had something spilled on, it might be a toxic substance.
			Tips Make sure you source used pallets locally, a lot of transportation requirementsu00a0defeat the point of using reclaimed materials.
	Low cost Used pallets are free or anyway cheap Quick Easy to reshape because pallet wood has a standard shape

		Toxicity Pallets may contain hazardous chemicals, not very suited for contact with food and children. Those marked MB are less safe to reuse. Show Alternatives » Alternatives materials that are non toxic Bamboo panels Bamboo stems Construction site wood Northern hardwood OSB Scaffolding wood Second hand particle board Softwood