Eco Impact Calculator
See the real environmental impact of choosing recycled pallets. Every pallet recycled is a step toward a greener future.
How Many Pallets Are You Recycling?
Enter the number of pallets and see the immediate environmental benefits of your sustainable choice.
Trees Saved
0.045 trees per pallet
Lbs CO₂ Prevented
23.4 lbs per pallet
Gallons Water Conserved
7.8 gallons per pallet
Lbs Landfill Waste Diverted
45 lbs per pallet
That's Equivalent To...
0
gallons of gasoline not burned
0.0
acres of forest preserved for a year
0
car-free miles driven equivalent
The Power of Pallet Recycling
A Circular Economy Success Story
The wood pallet industry achieves a remarkable 95% recovery rate, making it one of the most successful recycling programs in the world. Of the approximately 500 million new pallets manufactured in the US each year, 350 million used pallets are also recovered and returned to productive use.
This circular economy approach means that the average wood pallet is reused 7 to 10 times before its lumber is finally repurposed into mulch, animal bedding, or biomass fuel. At every stage, environmental impact is minimized and value is maximized.
Every Pallet Matters
When you choose recycled pallets from Fresno Pallets, you are making a tangible difference. Each recycled pallet conserves 3.1 board feet of lumber, prevents 23.4 pounds of CO2 emissions, saves 7.8 gallons of water, and diverts 45 pounds of waste from landfills.
For a business recycling just 1,000 pallets per year, that adds up to 45 trees saved, over 11 tons of CO2 prevented, 7,800 gallons of water conserved, and 22.5 tons of landfill waste eliminated. Scale that to a large operation processing 10,000+ pallets, and the impact is extraordinary.
How Fresno Pallets Supports Sustainability
We repair and refurbish thousands of pallets weekly, extending their useful life.
Pallets beyond repair are dismantled, and all usable lumber is salvaged.
Wood waste is chipped for mulch, animal bedding, and biomass energy.
We achieve a near-zero waste rate at our recycling facility.
Our heat treatment uses natural heat, no chemicals applied.
We partner with local businesses for free pallet pickup and recycling.
Learn more about our sustainability efforts and pallet recycling programs.