Kubik: sustainable building materials
How Kubik is Transforming Plastic Waste into Sustainable Housing
Kubik: sustainable building materials
Kubik is an Ethiopian construction company that transforms recycled plastic waste into low-carbon, low-cost building materials. How Kubik uses plastic as a building material and what it replaces:
How Kubik uses Plastic as a Building Material:
1. Collection and Sorting: Kubik collects plastic waste, including polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene, from landfills and streets.
2. Cleaning and Processing: The collected plastic is cleaned and processed to ensure it is safe for use.
3. Manufacturing: The processed plastic is then used to create interlocking building materials such as bricks, beams, columns, and jambs. These materials are designed to be modular and easy to assemble.
4. Construction: The interlocking materials can be used to build walls without the need for cement, aggregates, or steel, making the construction process faster and more cost-effective.
Building Material Replaced:
Kubik's products primarily aim to replace cement. Cement production is a significant source of carbon emissions, and by using recycled plastic, Kubik's materials are a net positive in terms of environmental building considerations: 40% cheaper and five times less polluting.
Kubik's innovative approach helps address the housing deficit in Ethiopia and other regions while promoting sustainability and reducing plastic waste.
