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Ford is Making Interiors from Recycled Pants

July 26, 2011 By Nadeem Muaddi

Speaking of eco-friendly car interiors, the upcoming 2012 Ford Focus is set to feature upholstery made from recycled jeans pants - not in the seats, but as carpet backing and sound absorption material. … [Read more...] about Ford is Making Interiors from Recycled Pants

How Can Car Interiors Be Eco-Friendly?

July 23, 2011 By Nadeem Muaddi

Until recently, the scope of eco-friendly cars was limited to those that are good on gas or run on an alternative source of power (like electricity). However, recent innovations have extended the definition of what is eco-friendly to cars that are composed of natural and recycled materials - both outside and in. Dave Roos of the Discovery Channel recently published a short, but … [Read more...] about How Can Car Interiors Be Eco-Friendly?

Nissan Leaf Upholstered in Water Bottles

March 5, 2011 By Nadeem Muaddi

Get this: the all-electric 2011 Nissan Leaf's seats are upholstered in fabric made from recycled water bottles. … [Read more...] about Nissan Leaf Upholstered in Water Bottles

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