Episodes

  • The 10 Sustainable Packaging Trends Defining 2026

    The 10 Sustainable Packaging Trends Defining 2026
    Feb 23 2026
    Welcome to the Sustainable Design Lab podcast by Veritiv. Hosted by Chris Bradley and Brodie Vander Dussen, this show is your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into the world of sustainable packaging. Join us as we reimagine packaging innovation and turn every decision into a powerful act of sustainability. In this episode, Chris and Brodie walk through the 10 biggest sustainable packaging trends shaping 2026, based on insights gathered from hundreds of suppliers, prototypes, regulatory developments, and real-world design challenges. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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    12 mins
  • The PHA Toolbox: CJ Biomaterials on Performance, Proof, and End-of-Life

    The PHA Toolbox: CJ Biomaterials on Performance, Proof, and End-of-Life
    Feb 9 2026
    Welcome to the Sustainable Design Lab podcast by Veritiv. Hosted by Chris Bradley and Brodie Vander Dussen, this show is your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into the world of sustainable packaging. Join us as we reimagine packaging innovation and turn every decision into a powerful act of sustainability. In this episode, Leah Ford and John Licata of CJ Biomaterials break down how PHAs are literally grown by bacteria in massive fermentation tanks, how CJ is scaling from lab to full production, and where PHAs are already shining. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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    37 mins
  • Cold Chain Masterclass Part 3: Engineering Design Strategies That Actually Work

    Cold Chain Masterclass Part 3: Engineering Design Strategies That Actually Work
    Jan 26 2026
    Welcome to the Sustainable Design Lab podcast by Veritiv. Hosted by Chris Bradley and Brodie Vander Dussen, this show is your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into the world of sustainable packaging. Join us as we reimagine packaging innovation and turn every decision into a powerful act of sustainability. In the final episode of the Cold Chain Packaging Masterclass, Chris and Brodie move from diagnosis to design. This conversation focuses on how cold chain systems should be engineered to tolerate real-world variability, not ideal lab conditions. Through ten practical design strategies, the episode explains why cold chain excellence comes from understanding failure, stabilizing systems, and removing hidden assumptions that quietly erode performance at scale. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Any references to recyclability in this episode are provided for general informational purposes only. Actual recyclability depends on local regulations and the availability of appropriate recycling facilities in your area. Please check with your local recycling program to confirm whether specific materials or packaging formats discussed can be recycled where you live.
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    14 mins
  • Cold Chain Masterclass Part 2: Biopharma, GLP-1 Logistics & Where Systems Break

    Cold Chain Masterclass Part 2: Biopharma, GLP-1 Logistics & Where Systems Break
    Jan 19 2026
    Welcome to the Sustainable Design Lab podcast by Veritiv. Hosted by Chris Bradley and Brodie Vander Dussen, this show is your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into the world of sustainable packaging. Join us as we reimagine packaging innovation and turn every decision into a powerful act of sustainability. Part 2 of the Cold Chain Packaging Master Class moves into biopharmaceutical cold chain, where failure carries consequences that go beyond cost or delay. Chris and Brodie explain how biopharma cold chain systems break in practice, not because the science is wrong, but because real-world variability exposes weak assumptions. From fragile biologics and GLP-1 therapies to lane handoffs, temperature bands, and hidden failure modes, this episode shows why systems that look validated often fail quietly, long before alarms ever trigger. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Any references to recyclability in this episode are provided for general informational purposes only. Actual recyclability depends on local regulations and the availability of appropriate recycling facilities in your area. Please check with your local recycling program to confirm whether specific materials or packaging formats discussed can be recycled where you live.
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    11 mins
  • Cold Chain Masterclass Part 1: Foundations, Physics & System Design

    Cold Chain Masterclass Part 1: Foundations, Physics & System Design
    Jan 12 2026
    Welcome to the Sustainable Design Lab podcast by Veritiv. Hosted by Chris Bradley and Brodie Vander Dussen, this show is your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into the world of sustainable packaging. Join us as we reimagine packaging innovation and turn every decision into a powerful act of sustainability. This episode kicks off a new Cold Chain Packaging Master Class series. Brodie and Chris lay the foundation by unpacking what cold chain packaging actually is, how thermal science behaves inside these systems, and why sustainability, performance, and cost can no longer be treated as separate decisions. From insulation and phase change materials to testing, lane variability, and regulatory pressure, this episode sets the baseline for understanding how modern cold chain systems must be designed. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Any references to recyclability in this episode are provided for general informational purposes only. Actual recyclability depends on local regulations and the availability of appropriate recycling facilities in your area. Please check with your local recycling program to confirm whether specific materials or packaging formats discussed can be recycled where you live.
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    23 mins
  • A Billion Pounds Better: 4ocean’s Vision for the Future of Packaging

    A Billion Pounds Better: 4ocean’s Vision for the Future of Packaging
    Dec 16 2025
    Welcome to the Sustainable Design Lab podcast by Veritiv. Hosted by Chris Bradley and Brodie Vander Dussen, this show is your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into the world of sustainable packaging. Join us as we reimagine packaging innovation and turn every decision into a powerful act of sustainability. In this episode, Alex Schulze, Co-founder and CEO of 4ocean, shares how 4ocean’s mission connects to packing innovation, EPR, and the plastic neutrality model that’s helping brands take measurable action toward a cleaner planet. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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    36 mins
  • Designed to Disappear: Notpla’s Approach to Natural Polymer Engineering

    Designed to Disappear: Notpla’s Approach to Natural Polymer Engineering
    Dec 2 2025
    Welcome to the Sustainable Design Lab podcast by Veritiv. Hosted by Chris Bradley and Brodie Vander Dussen, this show is your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into the world of sustainable packaging. Join us as we reimagine packaging innovation and turn every decision into a powerful act of sustainability. In this episode, Pierre Yves Paslier, Co-Founder of Notpla, dives into how seaweed is revolutionizing food service packaging and how Notpla is specifically transforming seaweed into scalable packaging solutions. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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    34 mins
  • The Power of Radical Collaboration — Lessons from Lonely Whale

    The Power of Radical Collaboration — Lessons from Lonely Whale
    Nov 18 2025
    Welcome to the Sustainable Design Lab podcast by Veritiv. Hosted by Chris Bradley and Brodie Vander Dussen, this show is your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into the world of sustainable packaging. Join us as we reimagine packaging innovation and turn every decision into a powerful act of sustainability. In this episode, Emy Kane and Tim Silman of Lonely Whale dive into radical collaboration, the magic of seaweed-based materials, and how real-world testing, brand partnerships, and storytelling are creating ripple effects across global packaging. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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    39 mins