Recyclable Thermal Pallet for Temperature-sensitive Shipping
15th January 2025
2nd Level Global Solutions is proud to announce the launch of Solaris, an innovative 100% paper, recyclable and water-resistant thermal pallet cover designed to provide robust temperature protection for palletised goods during transit.
Solaris offers a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic thermal covers, addressing the growing concern over the environmental impact of plastic waste in the global logistics industry.
Mark Hammond, Commercial Director of 2nd Level Global Solutions, explains: “Plastic thermal covers, commonly used in global shipping, generate significant waste, with a large proportion ending up in landfills. These covers often fail to be recycled due to the complexity of their composite silver foil and plastic material composition. Solaris, on the other hand, is constructed entirely from paper and is 100% recyclable, providing a greener solution without compromising the integrity of temperature-sensitive cargo.
“With Solaris, we offer companies a sustainable way to protect their products while reducing their carbon footprint. Solaris pallet covers come with an independently calculated Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) figure based on ‘cradle-to-customer plus end of life’. The logistics industry desperately needs solutions that help reduce plastic waste, so Solaris is a game-changer.”
Solaris is engineered from an advanced fusion of paper, featuring a white reflective coating for superior thermal performance and an innovative micro-convective air pocket for additional insulation. Rigorous testing has proven Solaris to match the performance of conventional plastic thermal covers, ensuring the cargo remains safe from temperature fluctuations.
As well as safeguarding against temperature excursions, Solaris is tear and water-resistant and protects against damage and other hazards.
The Solaris range includes four products tailored to different needs:
• Solaris 5: Offers reliable thermal protection with six layers of tear-resistant, water-resistant speciality paper, providing up to 7.5 hours of protection at 40°C.
• Solaris 10: A more robust version with 12 insulation layers, extending temperature protection to 9 hours.
• Solaris 25: Our thickest free-standing cover with 20 insulation layers, extending temperature protection to 10 hours.
• Solaris S20: Made from structural corrugated cardboard and designed to enable loads of up to 500kg stacked on top – doubling freight capacity while reducing transportation costs and carbon emissions.
Solaris S20 is therefore also highly efficient, allowing more goods to be transported in one trip, saving fuel and reducing carbon emissions. This product builds on 2nd Level’s innovative Pallet Porter range, which also maximises cube while lowering environmental impact.
Solaris presents an eco-friendly, high-performance solution for pharmaceuticals and any industry requiring temperature-sensitive goods to be transported. With this cutting-edge product, 2nd Level Global Solutions continues to drive sustainability within global logistics.
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