QUABOING

Quabaug Corporation. Quaboing is a landscaping product made entirely from PIR shoe sole waste. The upcycled tiles and lok rubber are used in landscaping surfaces such as playgrounds, schools, and hospitals.

RESOURCES
QuaBoing is made of PIR polyurethane shoe sole cuttings from Vibram Shoes, rather than tire-like other comparable products.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The end product is a nonrenewable resource and cannot be recycled QuaBoing is manufactured in Quabaug’s factory in Massachusetts. It is produced in a controlled environment, free of harmful metals and chemicals. Show rubber contains no steel or fiber, unlike rubber tires may.

HUMAN HEALTH
Quaboing is fire resistant free of carcinogenic carbon black content. and has a permanent color. It does not contain shredded metal, cord, or harmful debris.

SOCIAL EQUITY
Quabaug Corporation started as a small company in 1916 and manufactures in Massachusetts. Their website states their dedication to safety, quality, and employee retention. QuaBoing tiles have been certified compliant with ADA standards for wheelchair accessibility.