It’s not enough that the Model S runs on electricity instead of gasoline, environmental and animal-rights activists also want Tesla Motors to start offering the vehicle with a vegan interior. … [Read more...] about Yes, Tesla Offers Vegan Car Interiors
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3D Printers Run on Recycled Dashboards
From printing car parts to entire cars, 3D printers are set to revolutionize the automotive industry. That is, of course, if manufacturers (and even independent shops) can find a way to use them without resorting to expensive and eco-destructive petroleum-based filament. Fortunately, Dutch startup Refil has the answer — and it’s car dashboards. … [Read more...] about 3D Printers Run on Recycled Dashboards
Video: How Repreve Fabric is Made
By now, everyone in the auto upholstery industry has heard of Repreve — the fabric made from recycled water bottles that Ford Motor Company uses to trim its new car interiors. However, not everyone knows where it comes from, how it's made 0r what benefits it provides. … [Read more...] about Video: How Repreve Fabric is Made
Piñatex: Trimming Cars in Pineapple Leaves
Automakers have been experimenting with plant-based fabrics for a number of years. However, a leather expert from the Philippines is set to revolutionize the practice and lead the charge with a fabric she developed from pineapple leaf fibers that many believe is a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to leather. … [Read more...] about Piñatex: Trimming Cars in Pineapple Leaves
What Southwest Did With 80K Seat Covers
Auto upholstery shops produce a lot of waste — including scrap foam, vinyl, cloth, canvas and leather. While most of it is recyclable, the sad truth is that most of our scraps end up in the trash. Not because auto trimmers aren't Earth friendly, but because our industry lacks the infrastructure to collect and process the materials in any meaningful way. Southwest Airlines … [Read more...] about What Southwest Did With 80K Seat Covers
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