Every product we use has an impact on the environment. Even if you don’t use it, it is still out there leaving its own carbon footprint. Think about shipping pallets. Handling, storing, and shipping products are made easier with them. Pallets are currently being recycled in…

We salute all the amazing Olympians! The dedication, hard work, and passion you have exhibited have landed you in this prestigious state, and we cannot wait to cheer you on. You all are champions in your own right, showcasing the best of human potential. Best of luck to all of…

We are all familiar with the concept of recycling, right? That's what you think! Are we really recycling, or are we reusing or repurposing? Let’s decode some basic concepts that will help you understand how to preserve resources and protect the environment.

For #retailers, the route to accelerating the achievement of their #Sustainability targets could be the introduction of small material changes in unexpected places, like plastic shopping baskets. What if we told you that by incorporating UBQ™ material, a bio-based replacement…

Even the simplest material changes in your gardening products can have a substantial impact on the overall carbon footprint. Your decking, fence, table, chair, planters, and doghouse could all be contributing to removing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing fossil oil usage, and…

Sneak peek time! Our International Advisory Board members met at UBQ’s plant in Bergen op Zoom, in the #Netherlands. And we couldn’t resist showing them our state-of-the-art facility so they could see it up close. Thanks Dr. Glenn Frommer, Connie Hedegaard (@CoHedegaard), John…

Did you know that every time you open the trash bin to dispose of food leftovers, you are involuntarily contributing to methane production? When #foodwaste decays in landfills, it releases methane, a greenhouse gas that has a significant effect on Earth’s temperature. Using its…

Can you tell the difference? A few weeks ago, Therpol built an interlocking plastic floor at the Natural Tech Show in Brazil. The 1,000 m2 floor in the presentation area and the 48 m2 at Therpol’s booth included UBQ™ material. If you attended any of the conferences or visited…

Emerging trends, sustainability public policy, regulations, and life cycle assessment (LCA) were just a few of the topics our Advisory Board members discussed with Albert Douer (@adouer), Jack (Tato) Bigio (@TatoBigio), Patricia Mishic O’Brien, Gali Feldboy - Klinger, and Gil…

It looks like a regular tabletop. Feels like a regular tabletop. Even smells like a regular tabletop. But this tabletop is not ordinary. That's because it is made with 75% UBQ™. UBQ™ is a plastic substitute material that reduces fossil based usage, trash, and emissions right…

The automotive industry is a change driver, and they are setting ambitious sustainability goals to bring to market a more sustainable vehicle. Automakers are revolutionizing the industry. Electrification, autonomous driving, and shared driving are all intended to reduce the…

What does it take for our planet to thrive? Less plastic, less garbage, and lower emissions. UBQ Materials is a new company that does all of these things by creating a material made from waste that replaces plastic in everyday products, like this flower pot - as well as…

When discussing sustainable supply chains, transportation often takes the spotlight — be it reducing travel distances, using cleaner fuels, or transitioning to electric vehicles. However, a critical but often overlooked aspect is the materials themselves! In the new edition…

Did you know you can clean up your home and the planet at the same time by buying products Made with UBQ™? UBQ Materials is turning leftover plastics and organic waste into all sorts of new products, like this durable storage bin. And the great news is, these products are…

Thank you, @PRISA and @elpais_espana, for inviting our co-CEO and Chairman, Albert Douer, to represent UBQ Materials in the discussion panel ‘Ahora Regeneración: de la sostenibilidad a la era regenerativa.’ And thanks to the other panelists for sharing their thoughts and bringing…

Challenge time: Can you identify which of these products were made with UBQ? Hint: Visually, there is no difference! You can't tell a product is made with UBQ just by looking at it, but the positive environmental impact is significant. Products made with UBQ remove and avoid…

Happy Fathers’ Day to all the eco-conscious Dads, Grandads, and Father Figures out there! Today, we celebrate fathers who not only care for their families, but also for our planet. (Just like us.)

Did you know that even the simplest material changes in building and construction practices can make a substantial impact on the overall carbon footprint? According to the UN Environment Programme report, the building and construction sector is by far the largest emitter of…

UBQ™ is a new wonder material made from leftover waste that replaces plastic in everyday products, like doghouses and performance sneakers and hangers and so much more - all while removing harmful greenhouse gas emissions from the environment. And here’s the best part: a lot…

Where is our waste going, and how soon will we run out of space? Our Co-Founder and Co-CEO, @TatoBigio, along with Janet Domenitz, Executive Director of @MASSPIRG, and @susanvcollins, President of the Container Recycling Institute, tackled these questions and more during The…