It is biodegradable, impact resistant while meeting safety and quality standards, and is low abrasion, making it worker and equipment friendly. Recycling is a big part of the green trend in automotive materials, but even conventional cars are largely recycled these days. The report found that most of the energy consumed by a vehicle comes during its drivable use, not during its manufacture or disposal, making fuel efficiency the most important area to target for energy reductions. The end of life phase contributes only seven percent of the total life cycle solid waste, primarily as automotive shredder residue. In fact, the automobile tops the list of recycled consumer products in the U.S., with the average recycling rate being close to 98 percent for more than ten years.
Steel is the engine that drives automotive recycling.
Most cars reaching the end of their useful lives are two thirds steel and iron, and nearly 100 percent of that metal is being recycled back into new iron and steel products. Natural fiber composites Dear Sirs, we are currently performing a research project on natural fiber composites for automative applications. We will appreciate very much to receive information on this topic. We do not own nor are responsible for visitor comments. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 and The Berne Convention on Literary and Artistic Works, Article 10, news clippings on this site are made available without profit for research and educational purposes.