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Sustainable Design Lab

Sustainable Design Lab

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 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. Each episode dives deep into advanced materials, circular economy strategies, and real-world innovations, offering clear, actionable guidance for packaging engineers, brand leaders, and decision-makers. From seaweed-based packaging to compostable alternatives, we break down complex sustainability topics into clear, actionable ideas that can drive meaningful change. Join us as we reimagine packaging innovation and turn every decision into a powerful act of sustainability.Copyrights © 2026 All Rights Reserved by Veritiv Earth Sciences Economics Management Management & Leadership Science
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  • 300 Billion Reasons to Rethink Plastic Zip Ties with Sigrid Svedberg

    300 Billion Reasons to Rethink Plastic Zip Ties with Sigrid Svedberg
    Apr 20 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, Sigrid Svedberg from EVLR International dives into how FibreStrap is replacing fossil-based plastic ties with a PLA biocomposite and paper fiber alternative that matches traditional performance, why upcoming EU PPWR regulations are accelerating the conversation, and where fiber-based materials are heading next. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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    15 mins
  • Inside 3M’s Innovation Machine with Amanda Yates

    Inside 3M’s Innovation Machine with Amanda Yates
    Apr 6 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, Amanda Yates of 3M takes us behind the scenes of one of the world’s most iconic innovation engines to explore how sustainability is embedded across every stage of product development, from materials science and R&D to commercialization and customer collaboration. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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    14 mins
  • How Right-Sized Packaging Reduces Waste, Freight Costs, and Complexity

    How Right-Sized Packaging Reduces Waste, Freight Costs, and Complexity
    Mar 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, Michael Marszalek and Cameron Stout share why dimensional efficiency is becoming one of the most important and overlooked drivers of sustainable packaging, how the Packsize-Veritiv partnership is making automated right-sized packaging accessible at scale, and what it takes to turn packaging optimization into measurable sustainability and financial impact. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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    27 mins
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