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A Tour with Co-Founder and Co-CEO Tato Bigio
In a world where over 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) are generated annually, a figure projected to double within the next 30 years, the need for innovative, climate-positive solutions has never been more urgent. UBQ Materials is answering that call with a transformative technology that redefines waste as a valuable resource, powering the shift from a linear to a circular economy.
At UBQ Materials, we believe that everyday household waste, including organics like banana peels and chicken bones, as well as mixed plastics, holds untapped potential. Our patented advanced waste conversion process takes mixed, landfill-bound municipal waste and converts it into UBQ™, a pioneering climate-positive thermoplastic material.
Every kilogram of UBQ™ produced in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, diverts 1.5 kilograms of waste from landfills and incinerators, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to a circular economy.
A third-party life cycle assessment (LCA) from ERM found that each kilogram of UBQ™ tablets removes 1.17 kilogram CO2eq of biogenic carbon due to the conversion of organic waste into UBQ™, with a production carbon footprint of only 0.15 kilograms CO2eq per kilogram UBQ™ tablets. This results in a net cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of -1.02 kilograms CO2eq per kilogram UBQ™ tablets.
UBQ™ is produced using 100% certified green electricity from solar and wind power. Our manufacturing process operates with zero water consumption, generates zero effluents, involves no combustion, and emits no direct emissions. This unique footprint makes UBQ™ a cost-competitive, climate-positive choice for industries seeking resilient alternatives in the face of climate challenges.
UBQ™ material integrates with existing manufacturing processes, including injection molding, compression molding, extrusion, 3D printing and rotomolding. It is compatible with widely used polymers such as PP, PE, PLA, and PVC, and can be compounded with industry-standard additives to meet specifications for coloration, impact resistance, or UV stability.
Our mission is clear: To create a circular economy where human consumption lives in harmony with the planet. As demand for sustainable materials rises, UBQ is expanding its global footprint, bringing facilities closer to manufacturers, reducing transport emissions, and diverting more waste from local landfills.
Learn more about UBQ Materials and join the many companies that accelerate the achievement of their sustainability targets by adopting UBQ™.
