Kubik
ActiveWe turn hard-to-recycle plastic waste into low-carbon, low-cost building materials.
What it does
"Kubik is a pioneering company in the Real Estate & Construction and Sustainability industries, dedicated to transforming hard-to-recycle plastic waste into low-carbon, cost-effective building materials. Recognized as Africa's Startup of the Year and Best ESG Tech Company, Kubik leverages its founders' experience in sustainable construction projects to address the global affordable housing market's challenges. By offering affordable building materials to real estate developers and creating a market for hard-to-recycle plastics, Kubik aims to bridge the gap in pricing and availability of construction materials. Through its innovative approach, Kubik's first factory is set to remove over 13,500 tons of plastic waste annually, provide up to 40% cheaper building materials, create over 200 direct jobs, and reduce carbon emissions by 440,000 tons per year. This impactful initiative not only promotes sustainability but also fosters economic growth and job creation within local communities."
Its site says now · captured 2026-08-23
Kubik — All waste has value.
Kubik partners with African cities to turn the waste they can't manage into the low-carbon materials and fuel their industries need. Starting in Ethiopia.
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