Every year, the Earth produces billions of tonnes of natural resources that at some point in the near future could be exhausted in a linear economy – in which every manufactured product ends up being discarded, falling outside of the production cycle.
This economic model, based on the intensive consumption of all kinds of raw materials, has a serious impact on the Environment. It destroys natural environment to obtain new resources, but also it generates huge waste that either ends up being incinerated, increasing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, or ends up in landfills or oceans around the world.
UNESCO designated 17th May as World Recycling Day. A milestone to draw attention to the waste of natural resources and to raise awareness of the importance of protecting the planet by recycling, taking advantage of the high value that the generated “waste” has within a circular economy model.
The recent pandemic situation and lockdown made people to be more aware of the consequences of human activity on the Environment. We are therefore facing a new era with increased environmental awareness and unimaginable opportunities to help make the Earth a more sustainable place.
BUT WHAT IS RECYCLING AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO RECYCLE?
Recycling is a process that consists of subjecting a material or product that has already been used to a total or partial treatment cycle in order to generate a new raw material or a new product.
At QIUB after many years of research, we have developed grinders for salt and spices that are made of 100% recycled materials obtained from recycled beverage bottles, reusing the material after a first use, giving them a new life.
Recycling is very important for the following reasons:
- It reduces the need for landfill and the incineration process, reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions.
- It avoids pollution caused by the manufacture of virgin products.
- It saves energy.
- It reduces greenhouse gas emissions which contribute to climate change.
- Helps to protect our natural resources.
- Contributes to reducing the amount of waste that could end up in the natural environment, thanks to the recovery of waste.
At QIUB we are committed to a less polluted and more sustainable World. That is why we develop products designed for a circular economy. We create 100% recyclable, 100% recycled and reusable grinders for spices.
Will you join the power of change? Will you join QIUB?
