Faempal: a sustainable approach to pallet management in Spain
With Spanish royal decree 1055/2022 in force and the European regulation on packaging and packaging waste now applicable, companies have to adopt more sustainable strategies in their logistics. Faempal, a pallet manufacturer based in Pego, stands as a significant player in that shift towards a circular economy.
Demanding rules, an opening for innovation
Since 1 January 2025, responsibility for packaging management falls directly on the end companies. The polluter-pays principle now applies to wooden pallets, which count as reusable only when they belong to a deposit, return and reuse scheme. For Faempal, these rules are an opportunity to strengthen its commitment to the circular economy and to innovate in how pallets are produced and managed.
Circularity of wooden pallets
Spain faces a sizeable challenge in wood recycling. Despite the 905,583 tonnes of wood recycled in 2022, a significant share of the material still goes to landfill or incineration. Faempal works to reverse that trend by encouraging the reuse and the traceability of its pallets.
The company works with specialised partners to give its products a second life, taking care of reconditioning and encouraging recycling. Through these initiatives, Faempal contributes to cutting industrial waste and making better use of resources.
Looking ahead
Against a background of tighter regulation and growing environmental awareness, Faempal relies on innovation to support its customers in the responsible management of their logistics packaging. The company is developing more sustainable solutions, in particular through recycled materials and improved manufacturing processes.
Faempal also holds PEFC certification, which guarantees that the wood used for its pallets comes from sustainably managed forests. That recognition reinforces its commitment to preserving the environment and promoting responsible practice in the industry.
Through its circular and responsible approach, Faempal shows that economic performance and respect for the environment can go together.