Ford and Ohio State are researching the feasibility of using dandelion roots in production of cup holders, floor mats, & interior trim:
•Ford and The Ohio State University are looking at dandelions in a new way by researching their potential use as a sustainable resource for rubber
•A milky-white substance that seeps from dandelion roots is used to produce the sustainable rubber. The substance could potentially find its way into plastic parts in Ford vehicles, including cupholders, floor mats and interior trim
•Potential use of dandelion root as a rubber substitute is another example of Ford’s investment in sustainable materials for its vehicles including soy foam seat cushions, wheat straw-filled plastic for interior trim and recycled cotton from blue jeans as sound-dampening material
Read entire article here.
Learn more about Ford's committment to sustainable resources at Lakewood Fordland.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
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