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Gaylord Boxes: The Costly Packaging Habit Holding Warehouses Back

Side-by-side comparison of a reusable plastic bulk container and a cardboard gaylord box on a pallet, highlighting durability differences in warehouse storage solutions.

Understand the limits of gaylord boxes and why reusable containers are a stronger, more sustainable option for modern warehouse operations.

Inside the Container Repair Process: How Extera Does the Work

Stacks of plastic shipping containers in various colors awaiting inspection as part of Extera’s industrial container repair process.

Go inside our container repair process to see how inspection, restoration, and quality checks keep containers safe, reduce waste, and extend their useful life.

Why Choosing the Right Type of Plastic Matters

Various types of recycled plastic materials sorted in bulk containers at Extera, showcasing sustainable plastics used in plastic manufacturing.

See the differences in types of plastic and how choosing recycled materials reduces costs and supports circular supply chain goals.

The Plastics Treaty Stalemate & What It Means for Recycling

Shredded recycled material ready for processing at Extera, highlighting the company’s commitment to the plastics treaty and the future of recycled resin markets.

Extera’s President, Josh Jones, shares his perspective on the global plastics treaty, the recycled resin market, and what real progress requires.

Built Around Your Business: Exploring Container Modifications

Green reusable container with modular sections in a warehouse, showing Extera’s expertise in container modifications and custom containers designed for durability and efficiency.

A guide to Extera’s custom containers and container modifications that are designed to protect products and streamline your supply chain.

Why Leasing Containers is Best for Growing Businesses

Worker driving a forklift inside a warehouse, moving stacks of reusable plastic bins, illustrating the leasing of containers as part of Extera’s container services.

Leasing of containers gives businesses flexibility, cost savings, and reduced risk. Learn how Extera’s programs support growth and sustainability.

Plastic Pelletizing vs. Compounding: Understanding the Difference

Worker operating industrial plastic pelletizing equipment, with large bins of processed plastic pellets in the foreground, showcasing the plastic pelletizing process used in recycling and manufacturing.

Plastic pelletizing turns polymers into consistent, usable pellets. Learn how pelletizing differs from compounding and supports recycling.

The Science Behind the Compounding Process

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Take a look into Extera’s plastic process equipment and see how our compounding process transforms scrap into high‑performance pellets.

What is Plastic? Debunking Myths and Rethinking Sustainability

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Understand what plastic really is, explore common misconceptions of biodegradability and greenwashing, and discover Extera’s sustainable solutions.

Why Wooden Pallets Are Secretly Increasing Your Supply Chain Costs

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Find out the cost of wooden pallets and how Extera’s plastic pallets and pallet repair services can reduce expenses and boost efficiency.

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