ISWA is delighted to welcome UBQ Materials as our latest Gold Member.
UBQ is a scientific breakthrough that converts household waste into the most climate positive thermoplastic material on the market. UBQ™ substitutes plastics, concrete, wood and minerals in production of everyday items, enabling manufacturers to create products that positively impact our world without compromising profitability.
In contrast to traditional recycling, the patented UBQ conversion process utilizes the entire, unsorted waste stream – from banana peels and dirty diapers to single-use face masks and mixed plastics – making it a viable solution to closing the loop between waste and production in geographies with and without existing waste infrastructures.
By diverting and upcycling waste, UBQ not only protects finite natural resources from further depletion in the name of manufacturing, it has the potential to render landfills obsolete.
The name UBQ stands for ubiquitous, hinting to the material’s endless applications. Leading brands around the world have manufactured products with UBQ™ to offset carbon footprints and help advance their Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). To date, UBQ™ can be found in McDonald’s serving trays, Mainetti garment hangers, Keter outdoor furniture and goods, and over 16 different projects are in process with Daimler Mercedes Benz to incorporate UBQ™ in auto parts and throughout the automotive supply chain.
For more information, visit https://www.ubqmaterials.com/
“To end the global waste crisis, we must view waste with new eyes and see it as a valuable resource. The challenge is immense and no one entity can do it alone. For this reason, we are proud members of ISWA, supporting its mission to promote real change through collaboration between waste management pioneers worldwide.”
