Swedish packaging company Meadow has introduced its MEADOW KAPSUL SleeveLock solution, a wall-mounted dispenser system for personal care products designed for hospitality sector applications such as hotels and spas.
Developed with input from global hotel amenities suppliers and using research conducted through B12 Strategies with housekeeping staff and hotel management, Meadow says the system can be refilled directly in the room in 22 seconds and is aligned with incoming EU and US single-use plastic regulations.
The MEADOW KAPSUL SleeveLock seeks to replace conventional single-use amenity bottles for toiletries, offering customizable finishes, labelling and bespoke branding options for mid- to high-end hospitality facilities. The company has partnered with Ball Corporation and DRT Holdings to replace ‘billions’ of linear containers, as well as Stephen Gould which produces the dispensers.
The system is said to be lighter and easier to carry than bulk containers and designed to deliver predictable room turnaround times and faster staff onboarding across regions. It features a customizable fill level indicator for staff to know when it requires refilling, aiming to make it straightforward to train, audit and scale consistently across multiple locations.
Aiming to mitigate cross-contamination risk, the pump change during each refill does not require any finger contact and the exterior can be wiped clean. Meadow says the system also has no water-pooling features to reduce handling and mess.
Meadow expects pilot programmes for the MEADOW KAPSUL SleeveLock to take place this year, with broader launches throughout 2027.
In March Amcor announced its investment in developing a new airless dispensing system for beauty and personal care brands, said to be compliant with the PPWR and provide greater flexibility and ‘outstanding’ consumer experience. Manufactured with 100% polyolefin, the dispenser is ‘recycle-ready’ in countries with the appropriate infrastructure in place.
The following month, Ripl Efek revealed its refillable laundry detergent dispenser, designed to tackle packaging waste, keep formulas away from plastics, and turn the refill process into an ‘intentional self-care ritual’. Comprising a stainless-steel vessel and an aluminium refill canister, it features internal wheels to help consumers insert the refill smoothly and hold it in place during use.
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