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Euronews covering UBQ's Rubbish Idea.
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EuroNews Covers UBQ’s “Rubbish Idea”

The interview was conducted with top UBQ executives on-site at Kibbutz Zeelim.   They introduced a new revolution in garbage conversion. UBQ focuses on waste left after recyclables and uses...

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The New Plastics Economy (NPEC).
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New Plastics Economy

The New Plastics Economy Report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, outlines a blueprint for a more environmentally friendly plastics system. The report recognizes the plastic industry as the most representative...

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AIPPI Israel 2018.
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AIPPI Israel 2018

UBQ Materials CEO, Jack ‘Tato’ Bigio, had the honor of introducing the UBQ Materials Solution at the AIPPI Gala Event as a part of the AIPPI Israel 2018: International Convention...

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The Plastic Bank - Monetizing Waste.
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Monetizing Waste

There are approximately 150 tons of plastic in the ocean, with one garbage truck of waste entering the ocean every minute. David Katz, founder of Plastic Bank, believes turning waste...

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How much is used to produce food that nevers gets eaten cover.
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Food Waste

Around 50 percent of all produce in the United States is thrown away— $160 billion worth of produce annually.   Wasted food is also the single biggest occupant in American...

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Debunking Common Myths.
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Debunking Common Myths

Myth: Landfill gas capture recovery systems are an effective way to address methane emissions from landfills.Fact: Landfill gas capture systems do a poor job of recovering methane emissions. Myth: Wet...

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Aerial view of a manufacturing facility at a remote island.
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Climate Change Refugees

When we think of refugees, we often think of people displaced from their homes because of war or unstable governments.   When we think of refugees, we often think of...

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Stick figure throwing trash at a globe shaped bin.
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Cash for Trash

Waste is an enormous problem globally, regardless of income level, developed infrastructure, and even certain policy frameworks.   Poorer countries lack good infrastructure and the trash often piles up in...

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The new language of carbon flow chart.
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Carbon is Not the Enemy

William McDonough wants to redefine the carbon language. In his article for Nature Journal, McDonough states humans have made carbon a toxin. He has a point. In the right place,...

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