Hygiene Pallets (food safe pallets)
Ensuring safety in the supply chain is the number one priority for manufacturers and retailers in the food and drink industry. Hygienic pallets, which are also known as food grade pallets, play a major role in moving goods from A to B in a secure and hygienic way.
From regulation to real impact: how reusable pallets support circular supply chains across Europe.
In 2022, the EU generated an estimated 186.5 kg of packaging waste per person. To address this, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is setting a bold new course for how packaging should be designed, used, and recovered.
Understanding empty running
At IPP, we’re committed to reducing empty running and working closely with our logistics partners and customers to remove empty miles from their transport operations. Here, we take a closer look at the harmful effects of empty running and provide recommendations for reducing this practice through data, optimisation and collaboration.
Reinforcing circularity, transparency and sustainability this World Environment Day
World Environment Day 2025 is a reminder that sustainability must be more than ambition – it must be actionable, visible, and accountable. At IPP, this is embedded in how we operate every single day. From the way we design our pooling network to the choices we make around efficiency and reuse, our closed-loop pooling model already reflects the values that World Environment Day promotes: reducing environmental impact, prioritising reuse over waste, and designing systems that keep resources in use longer.
Be ready for the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) aims to reduce packaging waste and promote sustainability across the European market. It applies to all relevant packaging types — including both consumer and industrial packaging, such as pallets, crates, and other load carriers.
Eco-boost as IPP puts sustainability front and centre
An eco-minded team member at IPP UK&I has boosted his green credentials.
The danger of the 'margin of terror'
IPP’s regional managing director Andy Maddock looks to the retail supply chain to deliver better news on the potential for cost savings and efficiencies.
Top tips for pallet handling and storage
Pallets are designed and constructed to transport goods of all values and contribute to economic transportation. To prolong the lifespan of your pallets, they must be handled and stored correctly.