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  • 1.  Alternatives to stretch wrap for pallets

    Posted 04-16-2019 12:04 PM
    Does anyone have recommendations or experience with using alternatives for traditional stretch wrapping of pallets?  Question comes from a desire to reduce single use plastics.

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  • 2.  RE: Alternatives to stretch wrap for pallets

    Posted 04-17-2019 03:37 AM

    Hi John.

     

    Cannot see any alternative coming soon for stretchwrap.

     

    Best way forward I can see is banning non-stretched film – I do a lot of cut and weighs on pallets trying to convince customers to reduce the amount of film used - it never ceases to amaze me how much film is wasted by countless companies.

     

    By using powered prestretch wrapping machines instead of cheaper brake operated film delivery systems the savings are enormous – usually at least 2/3rds less per pallet.

     

    If we where serious about film wastage this should almost be mandantory.

    Hopefully the next big innovation will be biodegradable film – it seems to be coming into the market a bit now – but not fast enough..

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  • 3.  RE: Alternatives to stretch wrap for pallets

    Posted 04-17-2019 08:28 AM
    Hi John & Jim,

    There has been a new requirement for Saudi Arabia that has led me on a search for oxo-degradable stretchwrap. In case you are interested, Crown Packaging has identified a supplier of oxo-degradable stretchwrap. We are only in the stage of trialing it on equipment and testing it out in storage, but so far, I'd say it has been successful. 

    Hope this helps!

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    Packaging Engineer, Agricultural Products
    BASF
    Research Triangle Park NC
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  • 4.  RE: Alternatives to stretch wrap for pallets

    Posted 04-17-2019 09:02 AM
    I second Jim's comment on making sure you're getting the most out of your stretch film by stretching it to full efficiency.

    Alternatively, there's a product called Pallet Wrapz which is a reusable pallet wrap.  Also, there is a biodegradable stretch film made by <g class="gr_ gr_317 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="317" data-gr-id="317">Zummit</g> called Bio-<g class="gr_ gr_348 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="348" data-gr-id="348">Zummit</g>.

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  • 5.  RE: Alternatives to stretch wrap for pallets

    Posted 04-17-2019 10:30 AM
    John:

    Take a look at Lock n' Pop.  Pallet Stabilizing Adhesive | Lock N' Pop

    Good luck.




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  • 6.  RE: Alternatives to stretch wrap for pallets

    Posted 04-17-2019 06:24 PM
    Stretch netting could be a good alternative in terms of plastic weight/volume.

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