Circular-Grade High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
Resirene and UBQ® Materials, have partnered to produce the first circular-grade high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), making it the most sustainable polystyrene on the planet.
This additive is manufactured from household waste—including at least 50% biogenic material such as food scraps, cardboard, or paper—and postconsumer plastics, which help significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Technical Benefits
UBQ™ is a sustainability additive used to reduce and offset the environmental footprint of a product’s raw materials. The mechanical properties of a compound containing 
can be tailored to suit a wide range of applications, particularly in high-volume commodity products
Environmental Benefits
At Resirene, we are conducting an LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) on this grade and estimate a 50% reduction in GHG emissions compared to virgin HIPS.
Applications
We offer grades designed for extrusion and injection molding of consumer goods.
Examples include trays, boxes, and hooks. Not suitable for food-grade applications.
Why choose 
?
- Many countries still dispose of waste in landfills, releasing greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere. UBQ® Materials has developed a patented solution to take this waste—without sorting—and convert it into a valuable additive/filler for various polymers. We believe this is a win-win solution for everyone.
- If you are looking for a material with a substantially reduced, or even negative, carbon footprint, UBQ® offers an excellent option.
Commercial Grades
