They Did What Before?
Not their first rodeo together, these 2 team members are making AE Global the third company that they have both worked together at
Who are Kerry and Kyle
TalkTrash works directly with this global partner organization to ensure proper waste recovery and certified impact tracking.
Who is rePurpose Global
Standard material used in most pop tubes at AE Global
What is PP or polypropylene
This four-color process is the standard for full-color printing and stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black.
What is CMYK
Polyethylene terephthalate
What is PET
11 Years at WestRock and nearly 6 years at GPA Global, this team member has 30+ years in service of print and packaging companies
Who is Jean
When a package is certified Plastic Neutral, rePurpose will remove at least this much plastic from the environment as was used in that package.
What is double or 2x
This term refers to the thickness of paperboard, typically measured in points (pt), with 18pt being a common standard for folding cartons.
What is caliper
This type of packaging material includes content that has been previously used by consumers and then reprocessed into new packaging.
What is Post Consumer Recycled (PCR)
Polypropylene
PP
The only MBA on the AE Global North Team, this team member is a proud Terrapin
Who is Jason
This AEG packaging solution is currently the only certified plastic negative packaging in the market today
What is EZ Lock
This common paperboard material, abbreviated as SBS, is known for its smooth white surface and is used in premium packaging.
What is Solid Bleached Sulfate?
This certification is a third-party verification process for printing and packaging suppliers, ensuring they meet specific quality standards.
What is GMI, or Graphic Measures International
Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene
What is BOPP
Graphic Arts Finishers, INC is the family owned and operated business of this team member that merged with current vendor, Superior Packaging
Who is Michael G.
Annually, CPG brands use approximately this many tons of single-use plastic packaging.
What is 160 million
This paperboard has a glossy coating on one side and no coating on the other. The coated side is smooth and shiny, perfect for printing vibrant images and graphics.
What is C1S or Coated 1 Side
This is the most widely recycled plastic material in the world
What is PET plastic
Solid Unbleached Sulfate
What is SUS
From 1999 to 2002, this team member was an Assistant Home Department Manager and Senior Customer Service Specialist at JC Penny
Who is Melisa
This number is the percentage of plastic that is mismanaged, in landfills, oceans, and nature once discarded
What is 91%+
This copolymer is known for its excellent barrier properties, especially against oxygen and other gases, making it a suitable material for extending the shelf life of edible products.
What is EVOH or ethylene-vinyl alcohol (EVOH) material
Acronym for a prominent color matching system, these 3 letters are used to identify a specific color requirement
What is PMS
High-density polyethylene
What is HDPE