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Wood — EPR Packaging Material Guide

Wood packaging includes crates, caps, pallets, boxes, inserts, and specialty presentation packaging.

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What is Wood?

Wood packaging includes crates, caps, pallets, boxes, inserts, and specialty presentation packaging.

Common uses

CratesWood boxesPalletsCapsInserts
EPR Classification

Report wood separately from fiber materials when program categories distinguish organics.

Recyclability: Wood may be reusable, recyclable, or compostable depending on treatment, coatings, and local systems.

Recycled content: Recycled content is less commonly reported; document certified or reclaimed content where claimed.

Common Packaging Formats

FormatTypical weightCommon products
Gift box100-800gPremium goods
Insert10-120gSpecialty products
How to Document Wood
  • • Request species or material, treatment, coatings, weight, and reuse assumptions.
Often Confused With
Other OrganicsMolded Fiber

Use supplier source text and evidence files to avoid material misclassification. When the material is uncertain, flag it for review rather than guessing.

Which States Require Reporting?

CA
California
OR
Oregon
CO
Colorado
MN
Minnesota
MD
Maryland
WA
Washington
ME
Maine

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Related Resources

Other Organics material guide

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