UBQ Materials is now issuing carbon credits based on the emissions avoided by replacing traditional fossil-fuel plastics with its waste-based thermoplastic. The company established an avoidance factor of 2.155 metric tons of CO2 per ton of material produced. Validated by Carbon Check and listed on the Rainbow Registry, this framework aims to lower the cost barrier for companies adopting circular materials in the automotive, construction, and retail sectors.
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UBQ is trying to bridge the price gap between virgin plastic and recycled alternatives using carbon credits. They are claiming over 2 tons of CO2 avoided per ton of material. Worth a look if you follow circular economy plays.
Avoidance credits are always a harder sell than removal credits lately. I want to see the full life cycle assessment. Comparing waste-based plastic to oil-based is one thing, but the actual durability and end-of-life of UBQ will determine if this is a real win or just a temporary shift.
The automotive and construction sectors are mentioned. Those industries care about structural specs and fire ratings more than credits. If the material doesn't meet the same performance standards as traditional plastic, the credits won't matter.
Exactly. Also, what is the energy intensity of the process to turn mixed household waste into a thermoplastic? If the manufacturing process is energy heavy, it eats into those avoidance numbers. Does the LCA include the grid mix used for production?
