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Charter Next Generation's Lexington campus is planning a 157,000-square-foot expansion to accommodate 12 new film packing lines and will add four extrusion lines at its Ontario campus. Credit: Charter Next Generation

LEXINGTON — Rudholm Group, a leading manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, has announced a new partnership with Charter Next Generation (CNG) to develop and roll out a new poly mailer.

The new poly mailer is made with Aircarbon, a biomaterial that is derived from greenhouse gas (GHG) and can substantially reduce the carbon footprint of packaging solutions.

“To accelerate decarbonization, bold and ambitious action is essential,” said Kathy Bolhous, CNG’s Chairman and CEO. “At CNG, we are committed to delivering sustainable films and material science solutions.

“This partnership enables our customers to grow while achieving their sustainability objectives and aids us in reducing GHG emissions, bringing us closer to our circularity targets.”

With the help of Aircarbon, the new poly mailer incorporates the durability of polyethylene (PE) with the decarbonization benefits of Aircarbon, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of the packaging while maintaining performance standards.

In addition to being made with Aircarbon, the new poly mailer also features a minimum of 20% post-consumer-recycled (PCR) content, which helps the two companies reduce the need for conventional materials and accelerate the shared vision for a more circular economy.

The collaboration between Rudholm Group and CNG is part of their commitment to create innovative solutions that meet the ever-evolving needs of consumers and businesses.

“We’re changing the role of packaging. Carbon emissions are a significant contributor to climate change, and Aircarbon enables us to create an innovative decarbonization solution for the ecommerce consumer packaging and shipping market — a pioneering initiative,” said Dennis Lau, President at Rudholm.

“We’re using greenhouse gas to create products that consumers appreciate.”

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