Cartonale has also started selling its returnable plastic pallet. Plastic pallets have been gaining ground in circular economy projects due to their versatility and affordable cost, and the company’s model has been introduced as an alternative to wooden pallets in reverse logistics processes.
The product is thermoformed and made from 100% recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE). In addition to being more durable than wood, it demonstrates the company’s commitment to recycling and helps customers achieve their ESG goals, two central aspects of its value proposition.
Replacing Wood in Reverse Logistics
Cartonale’s thermoformed pallets are presented as the best option for replacing wooden pallets in reverse logistics processes. The argument combines greater durability with the use of recycled raw materials.
Reverse logistics is therefore the highlighted application: the pallet is returnable and designed for systems in which the same unit circulates multiple times. The announcement that the company now also sells returnable plastic pallets places the product alongside other reusable solutions in its portfolio.
100% Recycled HDPE and ESG Goals
The HDPE used in manufacturing is 100% recycled, and Cartonale highlights this as evidence of its commitment to recycling. The recycled raw material helps customers achieve their ESG goals, a benefit explicitly emphasized by the company.
The pallet strengthens the presence of recycled and recyclable materials in the portfolio, where other products, such as self-stacking boxes and Packless, are also presented as 100% recyclable. Plastic pallets have been gaining ground precisely in circular economy projects.
Lightweight, With No Forklift Required
Cartonale’s pallet is a lightweight product that does not require a forklift. This feature is among the product’s attributes, alongside its exclusive design, low customization investment, and ease of cleaning and sanitization.
Each attribute addresses a different aspect: the design is exclusive, customization requires minimal investment, cleaning is easy, and the reduced weight eliminates the need for a forklift. All these features are presented together by the company as characteristics of its returnable plastic pallet.
500 kg Dynamic Load and 1,500 kg Static Load Capacity
Cartonale’s pallet has a load capacity of 500 kg under dynamic conditions and 1,500 kg under static conditions. Both figures appear together in the product’s list of specifications, each associated with a different operating condition.
Those evaluating the product therefore find two distinct figures, one for each condition. These specifications complement the other listed attributes, such as 100% recycled HDPE, exclusive design, and ease of cleaning, completing the pallet’s technical specifications.
Three Standard Sizes, One Custom Option, and Three Markets
The pallet is available in standard sizes of 800 x 1200 mm, 1000 x 1200 mm, and 1210 x 1460 mm, with custom dimensions available upon request. Cartonale thus offers three standard options and an alternative for customers requiring different dimensions.
The markets identified for the product are automotive, logistics and e-commerce, and pharmaceuticals. In the automotive sector, the company emphasizes durability, lightness, and protection. In logistics and e-commerce, the focus is on safety, tamper resistance, ease of handling, and full recyclability at the end of the product’s useful life.
PCR Resin and Carbon Credits
The company maintains a portfolio of products made with PCR resin, an abbreviation for Post-Consumer Recycled Material, supplied by Braskem. It is committed to using recycled raw materials in its manufacturing process, which is 100% auditable.
The use of PCR resin also generates carbon credits for customers. The returnable plastic pallet, made from 100% recycled HDPE, reinforces this commitment to the circular economy, which the company considers the path toward creating positive impacts worldwide and building a more sustainable future. The company also offers the 3R Program, a comprehensive service covering everything from packaging development to end-of-life disposal management.
