EPAL pallets meet strict quality standards, but they can still be damaged during daily logistics operations. Through a Europe-wide network of EPAL licensees, logistics partners, and service providers, pallets are returned, sorted, and, where possible, repaired by licensed EPAL companies using standardized materials and uniform quality standards. This keeps EPAL pallets usable and exchangeable for longer, preserves the quality of the EPAL system, and supports sustainable resource use within the open pallet pool.