Design & Materials > Sustainability

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Starch-based, compostable e-comm panels maintain cold chain

The food and beverage industry has lagged other products in e-commerce adoption since the cold chain is hard to maintain and their packaging is often not sustainable. However, new cold chain packaging solutions are heating up.

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How Sonos and Veritiv raised the bar on premium, sustainable packaging

Creating a Roam unboxing experience

A top-of-the-line sound experience company wanted to deliver a premium unboxing experience that made no sacrifices on sustainability. Find out how Veritiv partnered with the Sonos team to develop a fully curbside recyclable package for the new Roam speaker.

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The impact of innovation and sustainability in packaging

Bin Jiang talks about sustainability

Where does sustainability start? Where does it end? What exactly does it mean for packaging? Bin Jiang guides us on a journey of challenges and innovations that have global impact. 

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Sustainable temperature controlled packaging

Growing consumer focus

Temperature controlled packaging solutions are dynamic and growing at a rapid rate. So how do packaging suppliers keep up? A material-neutral packaging partner helps you navigate the latest offerings and adapt your packaging with minimal disruption to your operation.

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A solution to the small-item-in-a-big-box problem

The wider availability of a durable, padded, curbside-recyclable paper mailer will ease the pressure for corrugated boxes. In this feature, Dan Calderwood of Veritiv discusses availability of these newer mailers that can be included in paper recycling bins.

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Beverage Packaging for Staying In (Or Going Out)

Regardless of where alcohol is enjoyed this summer and beyond, brands need to consider the location, packaging design and materials to stand out in the ever-changing beverage industry. 

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Inside the box: corrugated’s e-commerce transformation

With consumer preferences rapidly shifting from in-store to e-commerce purchasing, companies are racing to keep up with increasing demand. Here's how to provide the best brand experience, rethink your supply chain and plan for the future.

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How to adapt your packaging for the next generation of e-commerce

The economic lessons learned from 2020, coupled with the fast evolution of consumer behavior, will shape the e-commerce industry for years to come.

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What's new in wine and spirits packaging?

The wine and spirits industry is shaped by consumers’ preferences. But one area these consumers may not think much about helps manufacturers and distributors stand out in a competitive market: packaging.

Food industry worker in a temperature-controlled environment

Sustainable temperature controlled packaging

Temperature controlled packaging solutions are dynamic and growing at a rapid rate. So how do packaging suppliers keep up? A material-neutral packaging partner helps you navigate the latest offerings and adapt your packaging with minimal disruption to your operation.

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Lightweighting leads to operational excellence and sustainability goals

Lightweighting packaging strategies can contribute to operational efficiency in the form of space savings, shipping cost savings and waste reduction – while opening the door to new innovative, sustainable materials and design solutions.

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Is your packaging share-worthy?

Packaging is the face of your brand, so it’s important to invest in its success. Social media presents countless opportunities to boost your brand and encourage new and repeat business.

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Frustration-Free: The way to be

Frustration-Free is becoming the new normal. To stay ahead of the curve, sellers across distribution channels must take steps to improve the costs, customer satisfaction and sustainability of their packaging. 

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Discover new and emerging materials transforming the industry

As personal and corporate environmental responsibility grows, so has the demand for alternative packaging materials that can properly protect products while reducing environmental effects. Here’s what we’re seeing on the front lines.