The Sustainability Design Competition highlights groundbreaking designs that contribute to environmental preservation while meeting the highest standards of functionality and user satisfaction. KINDCAP's Gold Prize recognition underscores its breakthrough innovation in sustainable packaging without compromising performance. The thinnest and lightest closure of its kind for infant milk powder cans, KINDCAP delivers exceptional performance while prioritising user-friendliness with flexible, easy-opening functionality. Its advanced design ensures no shape distortion, even with its ultra-lightweight structure.

"This award confirms our approach of uniting sustainability and innovation," says Astrid Hoffmann-Leist, Chief Innovation/Communications Officer and Business Director for Asia Pacific at UNITED CAPS. "Our KINDCAP proves that ecological responsibility and technological expertise can work hand in hand. She adds, “Our goal was to create a cap that’s kinder to budgets and to the planet as well. It was an ambitious development and proof that KINDCAP is a bold step forward for the packaging industry. This award is a testament to our unwavering focus on innovation and sustainability, proving that high-performance solutions can also be environmentally responsible.”

Pioneering a More Sustainable Future
KINDCAP is the result of extensive research and development, built on UNITED CAPS' innovative three-stage process that exemplifies their commitment to sustainability:

1. Redefining materials: The development of a unique Polypropylene (PP) blend has significantly reduced use of plastic.

2. Transition to zero CO₂ electricity: Since 2023, all European production sites have been powered by wind energy.

3. Integration of bio-resins: The use of wood-based bio-resin, Crude Tall Oil (TO), reduces dependence on fossil raw materials and stores CO₂.

These approaches have enabled UNITED CAPS to achieve a CO₂ reduction of 72% (Cradle to factory gate) compared to traditional snap caps. The Gold Prize is a milestone that reinforces UNITED CAPS’ leadership in sustainable packaging solutions. By combining cutting-edge engineering with eco-conscious design, the company continues to deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of brand owners and consumers, while respecting the planet.

For more information about KINDCAP and other innovative solutions from UNITED CAPS, please visit www.unitedcaps.com.

ABOUT UNITED CAPS
UNITED CAPS is a global industry reference for the design and production of high-performance plastic caps and closures. Extensive innovative capabilities and a broad portfolio of advanced standard and bespoke solutions make UNITED CAPS a preferred partner for world-leading companies. We support our customers’ value chain by safeguarding product integrity, assuring safety and consumer health, and ultimately protecting brand reputation. As a highly dynamic and flexible family-based group, UNITED CAPS offers end-to-end solutions, including mold-making capability, to serve a wide range of applications and markets around the world. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg and has manufacturing facilities in Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Employing around 720 people, UNITED CAPS’s turnover amounts to 170 million Euros (as of the end of 2023), with 11 billion closures produced.
www.unitedcaps.com

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