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| Impact on Environment | 100% Re-usable and Recyclable | 100% Re-usable and Recyclable | Contributes to Deforestation |
| Storage Space | Utilizes 20% of normal pallet storage space | Occupies large storage space | Occupies large storage space |
| Weight | Less than 3 kg | Average 20 kg | Average 30 kg |
| Safe Working Load | Static – 4,000 kilograms Dynamic – 1,500 kilograms |
Static – 4,000 kilograms Dynamic – 1,500 kilograms |
Static – 4,000 kilograms Dynamic – 1,500 kilograms |
| Safety | Excellent worker safety and protection of goods | Sharp edges found in weight saving perforations on pallet surface may damage goods when under load |
Sharp edges or protruding splinters/nails may damage goods |
| ISPM15 requirements | ISPM15-exempted | ISPM15-exempted | ISPM15 required for exports |
| Documentation for exports | Not required – very simple | Not required– very simple | Troublesome |
| Cost of pallet & Total cost calculation |
Low – close to price of heat treated or fumigated wood pallet; as Pack Less can be foldable, frees up valuable space, results in further cost reduction | High – based on equivalent safe working load designs; large storage space occupies valuable space which can be better used for production – high opportunity cost | Low – but increase in fire insurance cost due to fire hazard; large storage space occupies valuable space which can be better used for production – high opportunity cost |
To ensure the Pack Less pallet is able to support the industry Safe Working Load standard, it was tested and analyzed by IPT – the Institute for Research and Technology, Centre for Integrity of Structures and Equipment Packaging and Cargo Systems Lab
