Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lightweight support member or article prepared from corrugated paper which is utilized as a replacement for wood articles such as logs, boards, planks and the like. The support members have a high strength to weight ratio and save on transportation and fuel costs. The support members are constructed as a continuous or semi-continuous, flattened or elongated wind of corrugated paper around a core or central area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lightweight support member or article prepared from corrugated paper which is utilized as a replacement for wood articles such as logs, boards, planks and the like. The support members have a high strength to weight ratio and save on transportation and fuel costs. The support members are constructed as a continuous or semi-continuous, flattened or elongated wind of corrugated paper around a core or central area.

Abstract: A lightweight pallet, which can be manufactured from corrugated paper or similar materials which are recyclable, is disclosed for carrying goods and materials. The pallet includes an upper deck member, lower deck member and a plurality of support members connected therebetween. The deck members are independently disposed at a horizontal plane substantially parallel to each other as well as a ground surface. The support members are formed from a continuous wind of a single sheet of corrugated paper to, provide strength and rigidity to the pallet.