Material Handling Totes from Recycled Mixed Waste Coming
UBQ material will be incorporated along with other recycled materials.
UBQ announced that a new line of logistics totes will be developed using its material, which is made from diverted landfill waste. Versatote, a member of the Casting Support Systems (CSS) Group, will manufacture the totes. Plastribution, a distributor, recommended UBQ material to meet customer demand for more eco-conscious products.
UBQ material is a bio-based thermoplastic made from household waste that includes organics. The process uses a reactor to break down organic waste, which is then bonded with mixed plastics to form a thermoplastic matrix. A planned UBQ facility in the Netherlands will produce 176 million lb/yr of the material.
Pellets of UBQ recycled material, made from mixed plastics and organic waste.
Photo Credit: UBQ Materials
The substitution of UBQ for PP will have no noticeable impact on the physical properties of the totes, according to the company. For each pound of virgin PP replaced by UBQ material, a reduction of 11.7 lb CO2-equivalent emissions is expected.
“Corporations are committing to sustainable practices and minimizing their environmental footprint through the purchase of eco-conscious products. CSS Group’s decision to create sustainable products further strengthens this commitment and enables everyone to play a role in reducing emissions and waste,” said Jack Bigio, co-CEO at UBQ.
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