UBQ Materials, developer of a thermoplastic converted from 100% landfill-destined waste, is a winner of the 2021 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards, the company announced Tuesday.
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The award honors the company's innovative and impactful product, UBQ, which is the first raw material converted from the entire heterogeneous waste stream, meaning that there is no need to separate dirty diapers and chicken bones from cardboard and mixed plastics.
For every ton of UBQ produced, the solution can prevent as much as 12 tons of CO2 equivalent from entering the atmosphere.
Manufacturers use UBQ as a substitute for virgin petroleum plastics, wood, and concrete to reduce the carbon footprint of their products.
"With the likes of Mercedes-Benz and McDonald's integrating UBQ in their operations, industries are rising to the challenge to divert waste and preserve our finite natural resources," said Albert Douer, Chairman and Co-CEO of UBQ Materials.
"Increased corporate prioritization of ESG initiatives has been a welcome and needed change as our climate crisis further accelerates. This increased investment in sustainable business practices has raised the bar for ESG excellence, making this our most competitive award event ever with a record number of submissions," commented Matt Harney, SEAL Awards' Founder. "Our mission at SEAL is to rigorously assess and then celebrate extraordinary sustainability leadership. We're honored to present these 2021 Sustainability Award winners."
