Recycled Paperboard

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This comprehensive lesson walks learners through the full lifecycle of recycled fiber as it becomes coated recycled board (CRB). Students will explore how recovered fiber is cleaned and prepared, how recycled paperboard is formed on the paper machine, and how different board grades compare in performance and end-use. The session emphasizes the relationship between fiber quality, papermaking processes, and the physical properties that determine how board performs in packaging applications.

Jen Lechlitner

Technical Services Manager

Graphic Packaging International

Jen is from Mishawaka, IN. She is a 1997 graduate of Western Michigan University with a BSE in Paper Engineering. She has over 26 years of experience in the paper industry working in paper mills. For the 1st 10 years of her career, she worked at Mead (Currently Pixel Solutions) in Chillicothe, OH focusing on coated free sheet, carbonless, and book grades. She performed production roles through Paper Machine Superintendent.

During the next 8 years, she worked at Appleton Papers (Currently Domtar) in West Carrollton, OH focusing on the production of thermal paper (receipts, labels, etc.). She performed Machine Superintendent and Production Manager roles.

Jen began her career with Graphic Packaging International in Middletown, OH in the technical services group as a Sr. Process Engineer in 2016. After 1 year there, she had the opportunity to move to the GPI mill in Kalamazoo, Michigan where she currently holds the position of Technical Services Manager. She is responsible for the quality of all products produced at the mill and technical support for the production areas. She is also responsible for all customer issues and new product customer qualifications. She has significant involvement with the mill’s intern program and is involved with Western Michigan University Paper Technology Foundation activities.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling primarily to tropical locations, SCUBA diving, and going to concerts.

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4.1 Recycled Paperboard Overview - Learning Objective

In this lesson, students are introduced to the production and composition of recycled paperboard. The session highlights fiber sourcing, contamination challenges, and the pulping and manufacturing process.

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4.1 Recycled Paperboard Overview - Video Lesson

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4.1 Recycled Paperboard Overview - Assessment

5 Questions | Unlimited attempts | 8/10 points to pass

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4.2 Stock Prep - Learning Objectives

In this session, students will gain an understanding of how recovered fiber is processed before it becomes paperboard.

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4.2 Stock Prep - Video Lesson

Open to view video. | 7 minutes

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4.2 Stock Prep - Assessment

5 Questions | Unlimited attempts | 8/10 points to pass

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4.3 Recycled Papermaking - Learning Objectives

This lesson covers the full papermaking process from fiber slurry to finished paperboard, detailing each key phase in converting recycled materials into coated recycled board.

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4.3 Papermaking - Video Lesson

Open to view video. | 21 minutes

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4.3 Recycled Papermaking - Assessment

5 Questions | Unlimited attempts | 8/11 points to pass

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4.4 Board Grades & Properties - Learning Objectives

In this session, students will explore different grades of folding carton paperboard and their key properties. Focus is given to coated recycled board (CRB), with comparisons to other major board types such as SUS and SBS.

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Recycled Paperboard

Jen Lechlitner

Technical Services Manager

Graphic Packaging International

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