Global Logistics Partner Adopts Reusable Pallet Wraps to Eliminate Plastic Waste
Case Study: Furniture Manufacturer Reduces Plastic Waste with Reusable Stillage Wraps
Client: Mike Napthine
Region: UK, Europe, USA
Solution by: Palband – Reusable Solutions for Reliable Logistics
Overview
Palband partners with major logistics and distribution providers worldwide, and this company was no exception. Responsible for handling distribution for a respected online clothing brand, they identified a major issue: the sheer volume of single-use plastic waste being produced each day in their warehouse.
Each load was previously secured with multiple layers of plastic film before being moved between floors, generating unnecessary waste and taking valuable time to wrap and unwrap. Determined to make their internal logistics more sustainable, the company turned to Palband for a long-term, reusable alternative.
- Excessive Plastic Waste: The sheer volume of shrink wrap used on every stillage—across thousands of deliveries—generated a significant amount of single-use plastic waste. This clashed with the company’s growing focus on sustainability and their commitment to reducing environmental impact.
- Inconsistent Application: Shrink wrap was often applied unevenly across sites and by different teams, leading to unpredictable levels of security.
- Product Damage: Inadequate or loose wrapping occasionally allowed heavy boxes to shift during transport. This led to goods arriving damaged or, in some cases, completely unsellable—impacting both customer satisfaction and financial performance.
Our Solution
Palband designed a closed-loop system based on its Reusable Pallet Wraps. Each wrap was built to the client’s exact pallet dimensions, with robust fastenings that maintain load stability during movement between the warehouse’s six mezzanine levels.
The wraps are used for internal transfers only, goods are wrapped on the ground floor, transported to upper levels, unwrapped, and then the wraps are returned downstairs for immediate reuse. This efficient cycle saves time, cuts out thousands of metres of single-use film, and ensures consistent handling across shifts.
“Our goal was to simplify their internal logistics while delivering a measurable environmental impact,” said Mike Napthine, Client Solutions Lead at Palband. “Reusable pallet wraps have achieved both, reducing plastic waste and improving operational flow.”
The Results
- Significant reduction in single-use plastic across daily operations
- Improved wrapping consistency and load safety between mezzanine levels
- Time savings from faster, repeatable wrapping and unwrapping
- Enhanced sustainability credentials for both the logistics company and its client
“Reusable pallet wraps have transformed internal movements for this logistics provider, cutting plastic waste and improving efficiency at every stage,”
Mike Napthine, Client Solutions Lead, Palband.
