Biodegradable car made from rattan and bamboo

While the metal bodywork of cars certainly can be melted down and recycled, the process requires a lot of energy, and therefore isn't entirely eco-friendly. Making cars out of easier-to-recycle materials is certainly one approach to the problem, but designers Kenneth Cobonpue and Albrecht Birkner have another idea – cars with sustainably-sourced, biodegradable bodies. To that end, they have created the Phoenix, a full-sized rolling chassis made from rattan and bamboo. .. Continue Reading Biodegradable car made from rattan and bamboo

Tags: Automotive, Biodegradable, Cars, Eco-friendly

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