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LATAM Cargo Group has announced it is introducing an initiative in Chile to replace traditional wooden and conventional plastic pallets with recycled plastic pallets made from beverage boxes.<\/p>\n

The initiative is part of the LATAM group’s commitment to achieving its goal of zero waste to landfill by 2027.<\/p>\n

Currently, plastic or wooden pallets are used to transport bulk cargo from the warehouse to the aircraft. In the case of domestic cargo operations in Chile, these were replaced by high-density recycled plastic pallets that have a lifespan of approximately a decade, significantly longer than a conventional pallet.<\/p>\n

Cristina O\u00f1ate, vice president of sustainability and product at LATAM Cargo Group, said: \u201cSustainability is a priority for LATAM Cargo Group and the transition to recycled materials, such as plastic pallets, reflects our commitment to the circular economy and the goal of being a zero waste to landfill group by 2027. In line with this, the use of recycled plastic pallets adds to initiatives already implemented in other operational processes, such as replacing plastic with reusable blankets or a stretchable\u00a0 tape.”<\/p>\n

The pallets are made with HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), in a percentage of recycled material and another virgin – they are 50% made from recycled boxes and the other 50% is conventional plastic. This alternative not only improves the resistance of the pallets but the distinctive red colour they use due to the origin of the material facilitates their identification, being the only operator in Chile that uses this colour, thus optimising their return.<\/p>\n

Compared to traditional pallets, they are lighter, more resistant and do not require constant maintenance, as well as being more hygienic, as they do not accumulate fungi or bacteria. Their non-slip structure also minimises the risk of cargo displacement, even in extreme temperatures, withstanding from -20\u00b0C to 60\u00b0C without losing their properties.<\/p>\n

Given their operational advantages and their contribution to the circular economy, LATAM Cargo Group<\/a> says it plans to expand the initiative to cities where it currently has cargo operations nationwide.<\/p>\n

Additionally, it says it will evaluate the implementation of the use of these recycled plastic pallets in other cargo operations in South America (Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil).<\/p>\n

READ MORE NEWS: LATAM Cargo achieves IATA\u2019s lithium batteries handling recertification<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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