| Plastics are changing the way we interact | | | | |
| with the world and one of the main reasons is | | | | Plastic Crates are display ready which |
| the use of plastic crates in the retail | | | | reduces labor and storage cost because there |
| supply, transport, storage and display. The | | | | is no more need for restocking. The entire |
| traditional material for retail transport has | | | | supply can be displayed attractively on the |
| been wood and wooden pallets, but wood has | | | | sales floor with plastic crates. Plastic |
| several drawbacks which have been overcome in | | | | Crates have a longer life than wood and are |
| recent years by plastic bins and plastic | | | | easier to clean. Plastic Crates do not |
| crates. | | | | retain odors and are resistant to hazardous |
| | | | materials like acids and corrosives, making |
| Plastic Crates - Environmentally Friendly | | | | them perfect for transporting food, soaps, |
| | | | detergents, and chemicals. |
| Plastic crates are better for the environment | | | | |
| for several different reasons. Plastic | | | | Plastic Crates - Summary |
| crates do not cause deforestation which is | | | | |
| one of the biggest concerns with wood. | | | | Plastic crates are lighter than wood which |
| Plastic is also lighter than wood to better | | | | saves on fuel costs for transportation and |
| help the environment. Plastic crates weigh | | | | makes it easier for materials to be |
| less so when shipping mineral water in | | | | transferred by human labor. Plastic crates |
| plastic bottles 39% less fuel is used than | | | | are stronger than wood so they can hold more |
| transportation in glass containers. The same | | | | materials. Plastic crates are display ready |
| also works for autos, where fuel efficiency | | | | so they not only better protect products |
| climbs nearly one mile per gallon for every | | | | during transport but they can become nice |
| 100 pounds of weight plastic displaces. In | | | | looking displays. Plastic crates are better |
| retail production, plastic grocery bags and | | | | for transporting corrosive materials because |
| polystyrene cups require at least 30% less | | | | they do not corrode and are easier to clean. |
| energy to make than their paper counterparts. | | | | Retail Stores which have not switched to |
| | | | plastic crates are not only losing money, |
| Plastic Crates - Benefits | | | | they are harming the environment. |