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Corrugated Manufacturing

By opting for corrugated packaging, you can align your sustainability goals with the protection of your products.
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Sustainable Design Lab Podcast: Episodes

Welcome to the Sustainable Design Lab and Masterclass Series podcasts 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 each week as we reimagine packaging innovation and turn every decision into a powerful act of sustainability.

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content coming soon!

The 10 Sustainable Packaging Trends Defining 2026

The PHA Toolbox: CJ Biomaterials on Performance, Proof, and End-of-Life

A Billion Pounds Better:
4ocean’s Vision for the Future of Packaging

Designed to Disappear:
Notpla’s Natural Polymer Engineering

The Power of
Radical Collaboration:
Lonely Whale

Beyond the Bin:
Recyclable and Compostable Packaging

Future of Foam:
Compostable Materials That Perform

How Metsä Board
is Redesigning Packaging: From Forest to Shelf

Flexi-Hex on
Designing for Luxury and Sustainability

TRAILER:
Welcome to
the SDL Podcast

EPISODE 4
EPR Part 3:
Colorado

EPISODE 3
EPR Part 2:
Oregon

EPISODE 2
EPR Part 1:
Fundamentals

EPISODE 1:
EPR Masterclass
Overview

Masterclass Series Podcast: Episodes

Cold Chain Masterclass Part 3: Engineering Design Strategies That Actually Work

Cold Chain Masterclass
Part 2: Biopharma, GLP-1 Logistics & Where Systems Break

Cold Chain Masterclass
Part 1: Foundations, Physics & System Design

EPR Masterclass
EPISODE 5
Part 4: Design Strategies

EPR Masterclass
EPISODE 4
Part 3: Colorado

EPR Masterclass
EPISODE 3
Part 2: Oregon

EPR Masterclass
EPISODE 2
Part 1: Fundamentals

EPR Masterclass
EPISODE 1:
Masterclass Overview

Series Highlight: Packaging EPR Masterclass

The EPR Masterclass series dives deep into the regulations reshaping packaging, unpacking what brands need to know and revealing the design strategies that can turn compliance into a competitive edge.

Part 1: EPR Fundamentals

Part 2: Oregon’s EPR Program

Part 3: Colorado’s EPR Program

Part 4: Design Strategies for Packaging EPR

Explore Masterclasses

The Sustainable Design Lab Masterclass Series delivers top-level education on today’s most important sustainable packaging topics. Each episode unpacks complex challenges, emerging regulations, and design strategies to help brands lead with confidence. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

The EPR Masterclass series dives deep into the regulations reshaping packaging, unpacking what brands need to know and revealing the design strategies that can turn compliance into a competitive edge.

Cold Chain Packaging

A new Cold Chain Packaging Masterclass series that breaks down the physics, materials, system interactions, and real-world failure modes that define cold chain performance today. From foundational thermal science to high-stakes biopharma logistics to disciplined design strategies, this masterclass equips teams to move from reactive problem-solving to engineered, repeatable cold chain systems.

Learn More About Sustainable Packaging

Explore additional resources on the latest innovations and trends in sustainable packaging.

Market Experience Matters

Veritiv helped Murphy’s Naturals recycle nearly 100 pounds of PPE in 2024, helping them significantly boost their sustainability efforts and maintain a clean, safe facility.

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Veritiv’s magazine dedicated to sustainable packaging insights, trends, and ideas. Read case studies of cutting-edge companies making a difference and study expert opinions about the future of sustainable packaging.

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✓ Ridwell: The Future of Household Recycling
✓ Do’s & Don’ts of Sustainable Packaging

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Sustainable Design Lab Resources

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EPR for Packaging Masterclass Series Guide

A companion piece to Veritiv’s SDL Packaging Masterclass Podcast series that explores the big ideas reshaping packaging. This guide walks you through the key elements of EPR programs and what they mean for your packaging strategy.

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