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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, Julia Mangin, Director of Sustainability and Government Affairs at Recology, pulls back the curtains on the challenges and opportunities in waste recovery systems, offering crucial insights for packaging professionals and sustainability leaders. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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, John Felts, CEO and Co-founder of Cruz Foam, unpacks what it takes to make compostables like Cruz Foam perform in the real world, how brands are responding to these accelerating foam bands and EPR, and learn some lessons that Cruz Foam has learned from scaling at speed. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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, Nathan Pajka, a Sustainability Manager at Metsä Board, shares how the Finnish paperboard company is transforming packaging sustainability through innovative materials, fossil-free manufacturing, and strategic approaches to emerging regulations. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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.

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, Sam Boex and Bella Collins of Flexi-Hex share how their plastic-free protective packaging solution uses thoughtful, user-centered design to drive sustainable packaging adoption, replace plastic, and prove that good design moves the needle to encourage sustainable packaging adoption through the customer experience. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

In this episode, Chris shares eight advanced packaging redesign strategies that can help companies lower their EPR fees while improving environmental performance. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

In this episode of the Sustainable Design Lab podcast, host Chris Bradley dives into Colorado's unique approach to packaging EPR in this comprehensive overview and comparison with Oregon's program. Chris unpacks key differences in fee structures, composting initiatives, and eco-modulation incentives. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

In this episode of the Sustainable Design Lab podcast, host Chris Bradley breaks down Oregon's complex 397-page EPR plan into actionable insights, exploring fee structures, compliance requirements, and money-saving opportunities through sustainable design. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Before listening to this episode, make sure you’ve checked out EPR Masterclass Overview (Episode 1) in the podcast series. In this episode of the Sustainable Design Lab podcast, host Chris Bradley breaks down how EPR laws are reshaping packaging sustainability across the US, exploring key concepts like producer obligations, ecomodulation fees, and state-specific requirements. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

In the first episode of the Sustainable Design Lab podcast, host Chris Bradley, leader of Veritiv's Sustainable Design Lab, gives an overview of the EPR Masterclass series. In this series, Chris breaks down how five US states have enacted EPR legislation that will fundamentally reshape packaging costs and compliance requirements by 2025. Perfect for packaging designers, business owners, and sustainability leaders, this multi-part series delivers actionable strategies to minimize fees, maximize incentives, and transform regulatory challenges into competitive advantages through smart sustainable design. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Welcome to the Sustainable Design Lab podcast by Veritiv. Hosted by Chris Bradley, this show is your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into the world of sustainable packaging.