Committed to Sustainability
Sustainable, Environmentally and Economically
East Industries has always been a leader in recycling efforts and many of our clients share this commitment. About two billion pallets are in use at any one time in the United States alone, and many of them get damaged. Pallets that are repaired and re-used help preserve raw materials and eliminate the use of landfills. Our pallet components that are damaged beyond repair are upcycled into other products, like mulch, allowing East Industries to eliminate almost all manufacturing waste in a sustainable system.
East Industries’ slogan, “Going Green Daily,” reflects our shared commitment with our clients to preserve the environment through a consistent and efficient recycling of wood pallets.
Longevity
We continue to replace parts and repair pallets so that we get the longest possible life out of each component. That is, we continue to recycle pallets, replacing damaged parts along the way, until there is nothing left of the original pallet, extending its life cycle and eliminating waste.
Upcycling
Once a component is cracked, badly stained, or otherwise damaged beyond repair, it goes to a grinding operation where it is reduced to decorative landscaping mulch, animal bedding, or child-safe, shock-absorbing ground cover for children’s play areas. Other uses for these recycled, ground up boards include fuel pellets, insulation, pressed logs, home building materials and many other environmentally friendly products.
The Green Report
Since 1975, East Industries has supplied each of its clients with “The Green Report,” an annual summary indicating the number of pounds of wood recycled from their returned pallets. These numbers are often quoted in Annual Reports and other corporate literature as clear evidence of a company’s positive efforts in recycling and preserving our environment.