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Paper Pallet vs Wooden & Plastic Pallet

Select the paper pallet model that suits your needs; the system automatically compares weight, freight savings, ISPM-15 exemption and EU PPWR Plastic Tax criteria objectively against EPAL Euro Pallet and Plastic Pallet.

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🚚 Standard Logistics Simulation (800×1200 mm | Height: 135 cm)

Net Weight Advantage in Full Truck Load (66 Pallets)

In a standard 66-pallet truck shipment, choosing paper pallet (cardboard pallet) instead of the dead tare weight of wooden pallets yields over 1 TONNE (1,056 kg) additional payload capacity per truck.

Selected Cardboard
396 kg
66 x Pallet Tare
EPAL Wooden
1.452 kg
66 x 22 kg Tare
HDPE Plastic
1.188 kg
66 x 18 kg Tare
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Comparison Criterion
Professional Series (800 KG)

Paper Pallet Pro

Our Selected Product
Traditional Standard

Euro Palet (EPAL Wooden)

Market Reference
Polymer Alternative

Plastic Pallet (HDPE)

Market Reference
Product Image
Paper Pallet Pro
EPAL Wooden
HDPE Plastic
Own Weight (Single Pallet Tare)
6,0 kg
70%–76% Lighter
20 – 25 kg
Heavy tare weight
15 – 20 kg
Light mod. ~9–13 kg
🚚 Full Truck Shipment (66 Pallets) 800×1200 mm | Height 135 cm
396 kg
1,056 kg (1.05 Tonnes) Net Load Gain!
1.452 kg
~1.45 Tonnes Dead Tare Weight
1.188 kg
~1.19 Tonnes Dead Tare Weight
Material Structure
100% Recyclable Paper + Starch-Based Adhesive
Solid Wood & Steel Nails (EPAL Standard)
HDPE / PP Polymer Plastic
Dynamic Load Capacity
800 kg
1.500 kg
1.000 – 1.200 kg
Static Load Capacity
2.400 kg
4.000 kg
2.500 – 3.500 kg
Estimated Unit Purchase Cost
🟢🟢⚪ Low / Medium Initial Investment
High ROI in one-way exports
🟡 Average Price
Ongoing repair & maintenance cost
🔴 High Initial Investment
Expensive initial capital outlay
Shipping & Freight Saving Advantage
Maximum Air Cargo & Freight Savings
40% on air cargo, net payload gain on road
High Tare Weight
Reduces usable payload in containers and trucks
Medium Freight Impact
Limited cargo savings
Carbon Footprint (CO₂e)
2,1 kg
7,31 kg
7,0 kg
Recyclability
100% Paper Waste
Profitable scrapping by the recipient
Difficult Waste Management
Scrap wood disposal cost
Difficult & Expensive Recycling
Specialised polymer recovery facility required
ISPM-15 / Fumigation Requirement
EXEMPT (No Document Required)
Zero waiting time at customs
MANDATORY (Heat Treatment)
Stamp & fumigation certificate required
EXEMPT
No fumigation required
EU Plastic Tax Exemption
TAM EXEMPT
Zero plastic packaging penalty
EXEMPT
Wooden pallets not within plastic scope
⚠️ TAX RISK SUBJECT
Risk of €0.80/kg contribution in the EU
EU PPWR Regulation Compliance
100% PPWR Compliant
Paper-based green logistics
Reuse / Tracking Risk
Certified tracking requirement being developed
Plastic Reduction Target Risk
Subject to 2030 packaging reduction quota
Moisture / Liquid Resistance Honest Data
Optional Hydrophobic Coating
Should not be exposed to direct continuous liquid pooling.
Medium / High
Absorbs moisture, risk of mould and fungus
🟢🟢 Very High
100% resistant to water and chemicals
Usage Cycle / Lifespan Honest Data
One-Way Export / Limited Cycle
No return freight paid in exports; recycled at recipient
Multiple Reuse
Multiple uses with repair and maintenance
Multiple Reuse
Long-term circular use within warehouse

* Comparative data is based on average market standards, EPAL documentation and standard logistics test conditions. Exact figures may vary based on specific packaging requirements.

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EU PPWR and Plastic Packaging Tax Legislation

European Union Logistics and Export Standards Guide

Paper & Cardboard Exemption

EU Plastic Contribution & National Taxes: The European Union has been collecting a €0.80/kg EU contribution from member states for non-recyclable plastic packaging waste since 1 January 2021. This has been reflected in national legislation in member states:

Spain
0,45 € / kg
Non-recyclable Plastic Tax
United Kingdom
£217,85 / ton
Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT)
Italy & Others
0,45 € / kg
National Plastic Packaging Regulations
Paper Pallet Advantage: Paper and cardboard-based packaging is 100% exempt from plastic packaging taxes. Our exporters who use paper pallets (cardboard pallets) remain completely free from tax obligations and gain a cost advantage in customs declarations.
Precautionary Compliance Note (PPWR 2030): Under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), 40% reuse and circular waste management targets for transport packaging are being set for 2030. The 100% recyclable paper structure of our paper pallets is aligned with waste minimisation, and current EU legislative changes are continuously monitored by our expert team.
Official Regulatory Sources:
EUR-Lex (AB Plastik Atık Kararı) ↗ europa.eu (PPWR Direktifleri) ↗

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