Environmental Principle of Material Handling

Environmental impact and energy consumption should be considered as criteria when designing or selecting alternative equipment and material handling system.

1. Environmental consciousness stems from a desire not to waste natural resources and to predict and eliminate the possible negative effect of our daily actions on the environment.
2. Containers, pallets and other products used to form and protect unit loads should be designed for reusability when possible and / or biodegradability after disposal.
3. Material specified as hazardous have special needs with regard to spill protection, combustibility and other risks.