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    Alternatives To Wood Packaging Material

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    There are several viable alternatives to solid wood packaging materials that are subject to regulations when exporting goods. These include plastic pallets, which can replace wood pallets and are not regulated. Engineered wood materials like oriented strand board, hardboard, plywood, and parallel strand lumber can also be used, as they are manufactured in a way that makes them exempt from export regulations for wood packaging. Types of engineered wood that could be used and their basic properties are described.

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    There are several viable alternatives to solid wood packaging materials that are subject to regulations when exporting goods. These include plastic pallets, which can replace wood pallets and are not regulated. Engineered wood materials like oriented strand board, hardboard, plywood, and parallel strand lumber can also be used, as they are manufactured in a way that makes them exempt from export regulations for wood packaging. Types of engineered wood that could be used and their basic properties are described.

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    There are several viable alternatives to solid wood packaging materials that are subject to regulations when exporting goods. These include plastic pallets, which can replace wood pallets and are not regulated. Engineered wood materials like oriented strand board, hardboard, plywood, and parallel strand lumber can also be used, as they are manufactured in a way that makes them exempt from export regulations for wood packaging. Types of engineered wood that could be used and their basic properties are described.

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    There are several viable alternatives to solid wood packaging materials that are subject to regulations when exporting goods. These include plastic pallets, which can replace wood pallets and are not regulated. Engineered wood materials like oriented strand board, hardboard, plywood, and parallel strand lumber can also be used, as they are manufactured in a way that makes them exempt from export regulations for wood packaging. Types of engineered wood that could be used and their basic properties are described.

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    Alternatives to Wood Packaging Material

    We are constantly finding better ways to meet or exceed wood packaging standards. With the
    new “Bark Free” regulations for exports to the European Union, it gives us a chance to discuss
    alternatives to solid wood. These options are identified and discussed in greater detail below.

    Plastic Pallets
    Pre-manufactured plastic pallets are available for for between $10 to $60. If your products or
    materials are currently being packaged on pallets for export to other countries, plastic pallets
    may be a viable option in circumventing the regulations on wood packaging materials.

    Engineered Wood Packaging


    Engineered Wood, also known as man-made or composite wood, is a term used to identify the
    wide variety of products that can be manufactured from wood fibers or veneers. These fibers,
    veneers, or particles are generally combined through a unique application of heat, pressure, and
    adhesives. When a client is interested in an alternative to solid wood or interested in ways
    around ISPM 15 regulations, we suggest the use of engineered wood. Engineered materials
    work in designs and applications similar to solid wood products. Because of the methods used
    during the manufacturing process, these engineered products are not subject to the same
    international regulations as solid wood packaging material. In other words, the considerations
    for ISPM 15 (bark free, heat treating, stamping requirements) are not applicable with engineered
    wood packaging material.

    Types of Engineered Wood


    Packaging manufactured from any combination of engineered wood materials is exempt from
    ISPM 15 regulations, and therefore a viable alternative to solid wood construction of export
    packaging. •

    ● Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL): Consists of long veneer strands laid in parallel formation
    and bonded together with an adhesive. PSL is available in multiple widths, lengths, and
    thicknesses and can be cut/used like solid lumber.
    ● Oriented Strand Board (OSB): Made by layering strands or flakes of wood in specific
    orientations then applying wax and adhesive resin under heat and pressure. OSB is a
    common panel product available in multiple thicknesses, generally available in 4x8
    sheets, and can be remanufactured to any smaller dimension.
    ● Hardboard: Created when exploded wood fiber is highly compressed to an approximate
    density of 60 lbs/cubic foot – about twice as dense as particle board – an internal
    bonding agent is not always necessary. Hardboard is a common panel product
    generally available in 4x8 sheets, and can be remanufactured to any smaller dimension.
    ● Plywood: Made by bonding thin wood veneers through a combination of heat, pressure,
    and adhesive. Plywood is a common panel product available in multiple thicknesses,
    generally available in 4x8 sheets, and can be remanufactured to any smaller dimension.
    ● Plastic lumber; Composed of virgin or waste plastics including ​HDPE​, ​PVC​, ​PP​, ​ABS​,
    PS​ and ​PLA​. The powder or pellets are mixed to a dough-like consistency at roughly 400
    °F (204 °C) and then extruded or molded to the desired shape. Plastic lumber can be
    molded to meet almost any desired spatial condition, a major advantage over wood. It
    can also be bent and fixed to form strong arching curves. Plastic lumber works like wood
    - it can be shaped using conventional woodworking tools. At the same time, it is
    waterproof and resists all types of rot and mold. While the compressive properties of
    plastic lumber are equal or greater than those of wood, the modulus of elasticity is very
    low. Moreover, plastic lumber is subject to far more creep than wood.

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