UBQ™ is a climate-positive thermoplastic composite created from 100% unsorted household waste, including food scraps, paper, cardboard, diapers, garden waste, and mixed plastics. Through a proprietary patented process, this mixed waste is broken down into its base particles and then reconstructed into a durable thermoplastic matrix. The result is a fully recyclable, versatile material that can replace conventional plastics, minerals, and wood in thousands of products—including VersaTote Green containers.
UBQ™ has a significant positive impact on the environment by:
✔ Diverting waste from landfills – Preventing organic and plastic waste from accumulating.
✔ Reducing carbon emissions – The production of UBQ™ prevents up to 12x its weight in CO₂eq emissions, making it the most climate-positive thermoplastic available today.
✔ Replacing fossil-fuel-based plastics – Cutting reliance on virgin polypropylene and petrochemical-derived materials.
✔ Supporting circular manufacturing – UBQ™-based products, like VersaTote Green containers, are recyclable at the end of their lifecycle.
Replacing one ton of virgin polypropylene (PP) with UBQ™ prevents up to 14.5 tons of CO₂eq emissions—equivalent to removing several cars from the road for a year. Because the UBQ™ process prevents methane emissions (which are 25x more potent than CO₂), it has a much greater environmental benefit than traditional plastic recycling alone.
No, UBQ™ maintains virtually zero impact on the physical properties of the base polymers it’s blended with. When added to 100% reprocessed polypropylene (PP), UBQ™ creates a highly durable, impact-resistant, and long-lasting plastic material—ensuring that products like VersaTote Green containers perform just as well as conventional plastic totes.
Yes! UBQ™-infused products are fully recyclable and can be reintegrated into existing recycling systems. Because UBQ™ replaces conventional plastics while maintaining similar structural properties, it can be processed like traditional polypropylene—further supporting circular economy initiatives.
Unlike standard recycled plastics, which require clean, sorted waste, UBQ™ can be made from unsorted household waste, including organic materials. This makes UBQ™:
More sustainable – Converts waste that would otherwise be incinerated or landfilled.
More effective in emissions reduction – Traditional recycling reduces CO₂, but UBQ™ prevents methane and other greenhouse gases.
Easier to integrate – UBQ™ can be used in existing plastic manufacturing without requiring major process changes.