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  • From Bacteria to Biodegradable: The Science and Strategy Behind PlantSwitch with Dillon Baxter

    From Bacteria to Biodegradable: The Science and Strategy Behind PlantSwitch with Dillon Baxter
    2026/05/05
    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, Dillon Baxter, CEO and Co-founder of PlantSwitch, a company developing plant-based, home-compostable materials designed to biodegrade in any environment, shares how his team achieved cost-competitive PHA alternatives using agricultural waste. This podcast features guest speakers expressing their own company’s products, views, and experiences. Any statements regarding environmental attributes, such as biodegradability, compostability, degradation, or “zero waste” claims, are representations made solely by the guest about their own products or technologies. Veritiv Operating Company has not independently substantiated or verified such claims. Under the FTC’s Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (16 C.F.R. Part 260), environmental performance may depend on disposal conditions, infrastructure, and environment, and outcomes may vary. This content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an endorsement or guarantee by Veritiv Operating Company.
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    18 分
  • 300 Billion Reasons to Rethink Plastic Zip Ties with Sigrid Svedberg

    300 Billion Reasons to Rethink Plastic Zip Ties with Sigrid Svedberg
    2026/04/20
    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 分
  • Inside 3M’s Innovation Machine with Amanda Yates

    Inside 3M’s Innovation Machine with Amanda Yates
    2026/04/06
    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 分
  • How Right-Sized Packaging Reduces Waste, Freight Costs, and Complexity

    How Right-Sized Packaging Reduces Waste, Freight Costs, and Complexity
    2026/03/23
    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 分
  • Color Is Carbon: Rethinking Inks with Living Ink

    Color Is Carbon: Rethinking Inks with Living Ink
    2026/03/09
    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, Scott Fulbright, CEO and Co-founder of Living Ink Technologies, discusses the real impact of inks and pigments, especially carbon black, one of the most widely used materials in packaging printing. The information presented in this episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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    31 分
  • The 10 Sustainable Packaging Trends Defining 2026

    The 10 Sustainable Packaging Trends Defining 2026
    2026/02/23
    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 分
  • The PHA Toolbox: CJ Biomaterials on Performance, Proof, and End-of-Life

    The PHA Toolbox: CJ Biomaterials on Performance, Proof, and End-of-Life
    2026/02/09
    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 分
  • Cold Chain Masterclass Part 3: Engineering Design Strategies That Actually Work

    Cold Chain Masterclass Part 3: Engineering Design Strategies That Actually Work
    2026/01/26
    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 分