The 2012 Ford Focus is taking going green to a whole new level, and announced at the 2012 NAIAS that the car will have seats made completely from recycled plastic bottles.
This level of green is up there on the environmentally friendly scale. All five seats in the car will have fabric made from 22 polyethylene terephthalate bottles, which is about 4.4 bottles per seat. This initiative is aimed at raising awareness about recycling. Ford also used dandelions to make some of the rubber parts for the automobile.
The 2012 Ford Focus is a step towards a greener tomorrow. Who knows, perhaps it won’t be long before many are driving around in cars made of soil and tree bark.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Recycled Material Usage
- Car manufacturers can explore using recycled materials to create various car parts like seats and panels to promote sustainability.
- Green Initiatives in Automobile Industry
- Car makers can invest in developing more green initiatives to appeal to eco-friendly consumers and decrease their carbon footprint.
- Innovative Sourcing of Material
- Using unconventional plant sources like dandelions to make rubber parts can help car manufacturers find cheap and eco-friendly ways to source materials.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Automobile Industry
- Automobile industry can explore the use of recycled materials and green initiatives in car production to contribute towards a more sustainable future.
- Recycling Industry
- Recycling industry can collaborate with automobile manufacturers to supply recycled materials and contribute to sustainable production practices.
- Sustainable Materials Industry
- Sustainable materials industry can work with carmakers to develop innovative materials that are environmentally friendly, cost-effective and fit for car production needs.
