The word hybrid has now become a part of everyone's vocabulary. Everyone knows hybrids as those funny looking cars that use some sort of electricity.
The car companies are now taking it one step farther.
Companies are now incorporating recycled materials into their cars. For example, the new Ford Escape has "Green Seats." These seats are made completely of recycled cloth and plastic. Ford claims that they don't sacrifice style or comfort either.
Other companies are using soy based carpeting.
Honda has also gotten into the mix by using recycled fiberglass in their new Acuras. They say that 90% of their cars since 2006 are made of 90% recycled materials.
Does this really help though?
Some say that the car makers are putting their money into all the wrong things. They should be focusing on things such as emissions and pollution.
I say yes, but why not recycle too?
Cutting back on brand new interiors and parts is a great idea. Sure it doesn't save as much carbon dioxide and supplies as a reduce in emissions would, but it's doing something. These are the kinds of steps that need to be taken in order to make this world a little cleaner.
It is the little things that count. They can add up to make a huge difference. Who knows maybe one day there will be a car made of completely recycled parts. Recycled metals in the engine, recycled steel and fiberglass for the body would be a great way to start a revolution in the car industry.
This may be a little extreme but something needs to be done, and it looks like some manufacturers are a little ahead of the curve.
1 comment:
That is pretty awesome...I've always wanted that car! :O)
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