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Industry insights, buying guides, and practical knowledge from the JC Pallet team.

Close-up of light-colored, freshly ground recycled pallet wood chips before dye is applied

Industry Basics

Why Recycled-Pallet Mulch Holds Color Longer (and What "Dry Wood" Has to Do with It)

Mulch color longevity comes down to one thing — the moisture in the wood before dye is applied. Here's why mulch made from dry, recycled pallet wood holds its color far longer than mulch made from freshly cut "green" wood.

A J.C. Pallet team member working in the pallet yard with stacked pallets in the background

Industry Basics

Labor & the Workforce: Keeping Pallets Moving Starts with People

The biggest pallet-industry challenges aren't only operational — they're workforce-related. A look at what the latest NWPCA / Manufacturing Institute study found, and how J.C. Pallet thinks about hiring, retention, and culture.