PACKit: A unique modular knowledge and information kit

Material Module: Wood

Available in the following languages: English

This module contains the following information:

• Overview of world market and international trade of wood;
• Detailed description and characteristics of wood, discusses their environmental impact and gives eco-profiles of plastics packaging materials;
• Wood applications in packaging and their forms.
   

Appendices include:

• ISO standards related to wood packaging and wood pallets;
• Recommended readings list;
• Lists of relevant web sites;
• Glossary of technical terms: