What materials can you think of when you see a brand new 2010 car rolling off the dealership? I guess you will be saying expensive leather, steel, carbon fiber, or the plastics of the interior. What if we tell you that your new car is made from faded jeans, processed milk cartons, and old carpets?

It is true. Car manufacturers are becoming greener and they opt to use these recycled materials for cars taking shape in their factories. The reason is two-fold, using recycled materials for car components is a lot cheaper than making use of virgin plastics. Another good reason is to go with the flow going eco-friendly.

Old tires and Plastic Jugs

According to an association of recyclers, about 10% of the plastics coming from containers, detergent bottles, and milk jugs end up as automotive parts. Ford, for example, makes use of these plastics as liners for fenders and body shields. They also make use tires and battery encasements.

Yarn Waste and Soda Bottles

Car upholstery comes from recycled soda containers and yarn waste nowadays. The 2010 Taurus from Ford will have people sit comfortably on materials like these. The use of these recycled materials helped save about 30 million pounds of garbage being dumped into the landfill. Ford also saves about $5 million using these recycled materials. more…