In this episode of Leading the Way, filmed at interpack 2026, Sustainable Packaging News speaks with Nick Paget, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Meadow.
Nick discusses his journey from industrial design and packaging development to founding Meadow, and explains why he believes meaningful change must begin upstream, before packaging enters the market.
He reflects on how his time studying innovation design engineering in the UK shaped his thinking, how experiences ranging from packaging concepts to refugee camp insulation influenced his approach to sustainability, and why designers need to better understand where products ultimately end up.
The conversation also explores Meadow’s approach to building sustainability into its culture, the challenges of navigating complex supply chains and recycling systems, and how innovations such as the UniAlloy® end can reduce virgin material use without compromising performance. Nick also discusses overcoming perceived complexity among brands and what needs to happen for refill systems to become truly mainstream on a global scale.
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