Shows
Sustainable Design LabBeyond the Bin: The Realities of Recyclable and Compostable Packaging with Julia ManginWelcome 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.What You’ll Learn:Why end markets ultimately determine what's tr...
2025-11-1128 min
Sustainable Design LabThe Future of Foam: Compostable Materials That Perform with John FeltsWelcome 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...
2025-10-2834 min
Sustainable Design LabHow Metsä Board Is Redesigning Packaging From Forest to Shelf with Nathan PajkaWelcome 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.What You’ll Learn:How Nordic forest management and fiber technology enable the pro...
2025-10-1431 min
Sustainable Design LabTrailerWelcome 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...
2025-10-1301 min
Sustainable Design LabPlastic-Free Paper Packaging: Flexi-Hex on Designing for Luxury and SustainabilityWelcome 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.What You’ll...
2025-09-3029 min
Beyond Packaging with Laura Foti & Matthew WrightBeyond the Shelf and Sustainable Packaging Podcast Live from Spec Summit 2025In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti is joined by Cory Connors and Brodie Vander Dussen, hosts of the Sustainable Packaging Podcast live from the Specification Management Summit, presented by Specright.The group discusses the significance of Spec Summit in showcasing Specright’s innovations and its impact on Specification Management. The conversation highlights how digitizing specs can streamline processes, improve sustainability efforts, and enhance collaboration across packaging and product development teams. Brodie shares insights from a panel she moderated on dedicated spec management roles, while Cory emphasizes the urgency of...
2025-02-2623 min
Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors presented by Atlantic Packaging2025 Predictions! Brodie Vander Dussen and Cory ConnorsWhat is the future of sustainable packaging? How will packaging be recycled? Will reuse take over? https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.
2025-01-0527 minSustainable Packaging with Cory Connors presented by Atlantic PackagingLuke and Lucy founder Dave Collins (Brodie Vander Dussen and Cory Connors) Scotch™ Cushion Lock™https://lukeandlucy.com/ click here to purchase these sustainable items How has Scotch Cushion Lock helped this small business be more sustainable? Why is it such a great space saver? Did you know customers will be thankful that they don't have to clean up a mess? https://www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/p/d/cbgbjrus3168/ check out this innovative packaging material Sponsored by Scotch™ Cushion Lock™ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brodievanderdussen/https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/I'm here to help you make your...
2024-11-1718 minSustainable Packaging with Cory Connors presented by Atlantic PackagingFirst Time Ever Co Host Brodie Vander Dussenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brodievanderdussen/ First show ever with a co host! This is the introduction to my long time friend and co worker Brodie Vander Dussen. What does Gen Z think about sustainable packaging? How has social media transformed the need for more sustainable packaging? What can we do to be more sustainable as consumers? https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an indep...
2024-09-1821 min