Ford plans to introduce a new type of bioplastic for some of its car parts using waste materials generated by Jose Cuervo, the tequila manufacturer
When you put tequila and cars side-by-side, the story doesn’t usually end well. But Ford is trying to change the narrative.
The car manufacturer has plans to introduce a new kind of plastic for some of its automobile parts using waste material generated by Jose Cuervo, the tequila manufacturer. Tequila is made by juicing the heart of an agave plant, a spiky desert succulent with a core composed of very strong fibers. These fibers are left over during the juicing process, and are usually thrown away or burned.
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Source: Guardian Environment