Sustainability
At Veritiv, sustainability isn’t an afterthought — it’s built into how we design, test, and qualify cold chain systems. From recyclable materials to smarter thermal design, we can help you reduce waste, improve efficiency, and move closer to your ESG and EPR goals without compromising performance. Together, we can make every shipment part of a more responsible supply chain.
Smarter Materials
We can help identify and qualify recyclable, reusable, and fiber-based materials that perform under real-world conditions.
EPR and LCA Expertise
Navigating sustainability regulations takes more than good intent.
Our experts can help you prepare for evolving EPR requirements and make informed packaging choices through life cycle assessments. We can help you select systems that meet your sustainability goals and compliance needs with confidence.
Inside the Sustainable Design Lab
Through our Sustainable Design Lab, our engineers evaluate insulation, refrigerants, and materials for recyclability, reuse, and carbon reduction potential.
We compare options across multiple suppliers, helping you make data-driven packaging decisions that balance sustainability, compliance, and cost efficiency.
Closing the Loop with Crēdo™
We partner with Peli BioThermal’s Crēdo™ Circularity Program to extend the life cycle of reusable thermal packaging. Each Crēdo™ Xtreme unit is conditioned, shipped, sanitized, and reassembled through a closed-loop recovery process, reducing waste and minimizing the need for single-use systems.
Returned units are inspected, repaired, and placed back into inventory for future shipments, keeping high-performance packaging in circulation for years while supporting customers’ sustainability and cost-reduction goals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A. Cold Chain refers to the process or products involved in shipping temperature-sensitive items from origin to destination while maintaining a stable environment within the cooler. This prevents spoilage of food and maintains the stability and efficacy of life-altering medications.
A. The four conventional temperature ranges are:
Frozen/Dry Ice (<-20°C) Refrigerated (2-8°C) Ambient/Room Temp (15-25°C) Cryogenic/Liquid Nitrogen Frozen (>-80°C)
A. Temperature excursion occurs when a product that must maintain a specific temperature range falls below or exceeds that range. For example, if a product required to stay between 2°C – 8°C falls below 2°C or rises above 8°C, it results in a temperature excursion.
A. Many factors are used to determine when dry ice should be used over frozen gel packs. Dry ice is one of the more costly options but offers the best duration. It sublimates up to 10 pounds per day depending on the ambient temperature and turns into carbon dioxide. Be cautious of trapped gases when opening the cooler.
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Our experts create custom solutions to keep your temperature-controlled products safe and efficient during delivery. Contact us today to get started!