United Caps took the gold in the category of “Save Food Design” with its Bump Cap, which signals when a contained drink is no longer good to consume.

This lid has been made possible with the use of TIPA’s laminate that has a zero-waste end of life. When disposed of in a compost bin, the lid – and the pod – turn into nutrient-rich soil within a few months.

These new offerings provide unparalleled security and protection from external elements, further enhancing the customer experience. 

UNITED CAPS and TriMas Packaging are just two companies demonstrating the important role of caps and closures when it comes to curbing food waste and preventing the unintended environmental impact of discarded caps.

Over 400 million tethered caps have been applied on Coca-Cola bottling lines in Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom, and the project is expected to expand into other European countries as well.

The iconic blow-molder will be installed as part of a high-speed PET water line at StrongPack in Nigeria in early 2023. 

Beverage closures are among the single-use plastic items most frequently found as waste on beaches within the EU.

Indiana-based Closure Systems International Inc. (CSI) automates its closure production with FANUC robotics to solve labor challenges and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).