The Sustainable Tires Of The Future Will Be Made With Plants (Again)
Sustainable tires could be made with butadiene derived from algae, food waste, and other renewable resources instead of petroleum, if a new research project pans out.
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Continental Now Recycles A Key Tire Material, Greatly Lowering Footprint
The history of wheels and tires dates back thousands of years. The invention of the wheel is considered one of humanity’s greatest innovations, with the earliest known stone wheels appearing in ancient Mesopotamia around 3500 BC. Over time, the use of logs as rollers for transportation led to the development … [continued]
US Air Force Seeks Sustainable Dandelion Supply Chain To Thwart “Rubber Apocalypse”
If all goes according to plan, the US Air Force could fly on sustainable tires made from dandelion rubber, some day.
Coalition Of Auto Manufacturers Pledges To Source EV Minerals “Ethically”
A new coalition of top auto manufacturers has publicly pledged to maintain a high degree of adherence to ethical standards when sourcing the minerals and raw materials that will be needed to fuel a surge in electric vehicle production figures, according to reports.
Nike Cuts Footprint, Launches GreenXchange, & More
Nike has been one green company lately — in the last year, it has pushed for a strong clean energy and climate bill in Congress on its own and in concert with others and it has helped to reduce deforestation of the Amazon. Now, Nike has also just reported that … [continued]
