PODCAST: A totally new way to look at packaging! MEADOW CINO (Nick Paget)

Podcast Show Notes: Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors
Episode Title: Reinventing Packaging with Nick Paget of Meadow
Guest: Nick Paget, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Meadow

Summary:
In this episode, Cory Connors welcomes Nick Paget to explore Meadow’s groundbreaking approach to sustainable packaging. Nick shares his journey from industrial design studies at Pratt Institute to co-founding Meadow in Stockholm, Sweden. The conversation dives into Meadow’s mission to combat the global waste crisis through innovative packaging solutions, including their flagship technology—the Meadow Kapsul.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Nick’s background in industrial design and entry into the packaging industry
• Founding Meadow with co-founders Peter and Victor and their shared mission
• The Meadow Kapsul: a new packaging format based on the beverage can
• Benefits of aluminum cans: recyclability, familiarity, and infrastructure
• Design innovations: removal of pull tabs, daisy top for safety, and mess-free refill
• User experience: sound, aroma, and inclusive design for accessibility
• Applications across categories: personal care, cleaning products, supplements, hospitality
• Deposit return systems and regulatory considerations
• Strategic partnership with Ball Corporation
• Launch plans and upcoming availability in UK retail
• Meadow’s upcoming portal for brands, fillers, and designers

Resources Mentioned:

• Meadow Kapsul technology: https://meadow.global/innovation
• Ball Corporation (strategic partner): https://www.ball.com/
• Paris Packaging Week: https://www.parispackagingweek.com/
• Meadow Global (for more information and portal access): https://meadow.global/

Contact:
Listeners interested in Meadow’s products or partnership opportunities can visit Meadow Global or reach out via the links provided in the episode.

Closing Thoughts:
Cory and Nick highlight the importance of user-centered design, sustainability, and collaboration in driving packaging innovation. Meadow’s approach offers a scalable, recyclable, and consumer-friendly solution that could reshape how we think about packaging across industries.

Thank you for tuning in to Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors!