If trees could speak, they’d say 'Thank you' to NEW ERYPLAST…
The quantity of plastics discarded as waste by our consumer society is enormous. Fortunately, this type of non-biodegradable waste can be recycled. NEW ERYPLAST has therefore opted for a radically ecological corporate strategy by using recycled plastic as sole raw material in its production of pallets. Our forests can therefore breathe a little easier especially as wood (commonly used in Europe, but no longer in Asia or North America) is undoubtedly not the ideal material for this type of manufacture. Indeed, its tendency to absorb water (up to 40% of its weight) and be attacked by fungus and mould and the fact that it cannot be properly cleaned or sterilised constitute a serious handicap, particularly in the food, medical and pharmaceutical sectors. These are obviously the most sensitive areas, but the whole of industry is catching on.
Plastic pallets, on the other hand, are characterised by a constant mass (irrespective of humidity conditions) and remarkable dimensional stability and comply with European standards. Last but certainly not least, plastic pallets are recyclable ad infinitum! From the moment when a bottle top, for instance, enters NEW ERYPLAST, its fate as waste is over. It enters a practically endless virtuous circle: all broken or damaged pallets will become the raw material for a new one. Due to the combination of the long life of ERYPAL pallets and their recyclable nature, ERYPLAST customers can benefit from a leasing facility to finance the purchase of large quantities.
Although pallets are the main products manufactured by NEW ERYPLAST, the company is looking to make the most of its know-how to diversify, leading to the production of roof tiles and compost bins in particular.

Sustainable development – CO2 footprint
The Carbon Footprint study of the plastic and wooden pallets has made it possible to assess the CO2 footprint of the pallet through all the phases of its life cycle, namely: the production of raw materials, production, transport, use and the end of the life of the pallet. The logistical flow of the plastic pallet is less complex than that of the wooden pallet due to its low breakage rate (1%). This limits the need to send it to a store for repair and thus lowers transportation costs. Furthermore, the plastic pallet is entirely recyclable and thus produces less CO2 during its recycling phase. In short, the plastic pallet has a more favourable CO2 footprint and hence a more environmentally friendly greenhouse gas effect compared to the wooden pallet. Thus the plastic pallet (1250 kg eq CO2) produces emissions 62% lower in greenhouse gases compared to the wooden pallet (3300 kg eq CO2).