The UAE’s built environment faces unique challenges:
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Extreme heat and UV exposure
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High humidity and coastal salinity
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Heavy footfall in commercial and public spaces
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Strict sustainability benchmarks and green regulations
Government frameworks such as Dubai Green Building Regulations, Estidama Pearl Rating System, and corporate ESG mandates are pushing architects to adopt verified Green Building Materials with traceable environmental benefits.
Recycled surface materials with low environmental impact, long life cycles, and health-safe properties are increasingly being prioritized in specifications.
Introducing Minus Degre & Eco-Panel®
Minus Degre is an international manufacturer of recycled architectural materials, transforming plastic waste into premium solid surface panels for modern architecture.
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What Is Eco-Panel®?
Eco-Panel® is a Green Building Material made from 100% recycled and 100% recyclable plastic waste, designed to replace traditional materials such as MDF, plywood, acrylic, and virgin plastic sheets.
It is engineered specifically for:
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Commercial interiors
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Retail and hospitality projects
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Outdoor furniture and public spaces
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Facade and wall cladding systems (application dependent)
Eco-Panel®: The Documentable Green Building Material for UAE Projects
For architects, documentation matters as much as design.
Eco-Panel® supports green building documentation through:
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♻️ 100% recycled content (post-consumer & post-industrial waste)
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🌱 Low-VOC & non-toxic composition (ideal for healthy indoor environments)
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💧 Waterproof & moisture-resistant
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☀️ UV-stable grades for exterior use
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🐜 Termite-proof & rot-free
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🛠 Repairable, re-polishable, long lifecycle
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🌍 Fully recyclable at end of life
These attributes make Eco-Panel® suitable for LEED, Estidama, and ESG-aligned projects, depending on application and project requirements.
Interior Applications for UAE Architects
Eco-Panel® is widely specified as a Green Building Material for interiors, especially where durability and sustainability must coexist:
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Feature walls & decorative cladding
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Reception desks & counters
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Retail display units
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Office furniture & worktops
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Cafés, hotels, and hospitality interiors
Its recycled texture and colour variations allow architects to visibly communicate sustainability—a growing demand from global brands operating in the UAE.
Exterior & Semi-Outdoor Applications
Unlike wood or MDF, Eco-Panel® performs reliably in UAE climate conditions.
Suitable applications include:
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Outdoor benches & seating
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Public realm furniture
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Semi-outdoor wall cladding
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Mall exteriors & plazas
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Facade elements (design-system specific)
Eco-Panel® does not swell, crack, or rot, making it a strong alternative to timber-based materials in humid and hot environments.
Certifications, Testing & Compliance (Project-Dependent)
Depending on application and project scope, Eco-Panel® can support:
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Recycled content documentation
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Material test reports (on request)
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Fire performance testing (application specific)
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Green building intent alignment (LEED / Estidama / ESG)
👉 Architects are encouraged to request project-specific documentation during specification.
Proven Expertise: Why Architects Trust Minus Degre
Minus Degre has already delivered recycled surface solutions for retail, commercial, and public projects, helping brands replace conventional materials with visible Green Building Materials.
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The Future of Architecture in the UAE Is Circular
The UAE’s next architectural benchmark is clear:
Design excellence + Climate resilience + Circular materials.
By specifying Eco-Panel® by Minus Degre, architects gain access to a high-performance Green Building Material that:
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Reduces plastic waste
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Supports sustainability reporting
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Performs in extreme UAE conditions
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Enhances brand and project storytelling
Looking to Specify a Green Building Material for Your UAE Project?
If you are an architect, interior designer, facade consultant, or developer in the UAE, Minus Degre can support you with:
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Samples & mock-ups
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Technical specifications
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Custom thickness and colour options
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Project-based sustainability documentation
📩 Connect with Minus Degre to explore Eco-Panel® for your next UAE project.