Wood Packaging Industry Quiz

To keep things lively and engaging on our blog, we thought we’d put your knowledge to the test!  Wooden pallets are used to securely transport goods around the world.  But, other facts and statistics concerning the wood packaging industry may surprise you.  With the help of several industry resources including NWPCA, AF&PA, and the Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design, we’ve compiled a short industry quiz that may leave you stumped (pardon the pun)!

The first 10 readers to comment below on our blog with all of the correct answers will win a $10 Starbucks Card.

1. Each year, 1.7 billion trees are planted in the U.S. How many trees is that for every man, woman, & child in America?
   a) 6                    b) 5                    c) 2                    d) 9
2. What is the typical average moisture content for wood living in a tree?
   a) 70%                    b) 65%                    c) 30%                    d) 25%
3. Which of the following wood species is used to make wood pallets?
   a) Beech                  b) Spruces                c) Southern Pines                d) A, B, & C
4. A single tree can absorb more than how many pounds of CO₂ per year?
   a) 22+ pounds           b) 10+ pounds          d) 3+ pounds          d) 18+ pounds
5. True or False? Mold affects the structural strength of a wooden pallet.

Stay tuned to our blog for additional trivia throughout the year.  And, remember to contact us for all of your pallet management needs.