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Lexus HS 250h claims that 30% of the combined interior and luggage area is made of Ecological Plastics (TM), which is created, in part, using plant-based materials sourced from the fibers of the kenaf plant and oils from castor seeds. Subsequently reducing the reliance on petroleum-based materials which helps to lower CO2 impact of manufacturing.Carbon reduction should be considered at three different stages of the product-consumer cycle which is at point of manufacturing, at point of usage and at point of disposal. Therefore, to truly claim sustainability, automakers need to consider a holistic approach to the manufacturing process (because this cause the greatest impact on the environment). Putting out products which are kind to the environment will someday be a 'given' because as I mention before, social conscious consumers will 'vote' with their money. Last but not least, manufacturers should not stop there. They should also plan strategies to educate their customers on the disposal of their products. Now that's closing the loop.
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Here's another interesting thought: instead of manufacturing more new cars out of materials that are continually growing scarce, how about retrofitting cars with fuel saving eco-friendly hybrid technology? Wouldn't that be more environmentally friendly? After all, where does an old car go? To the scrap yard for the purpose of collecting rust. :S
I think at the end of the day it all boils down to cost. How much it will cost for manufacturers to retrofit as per what you suggested. While I don't think ANY manufacturers can turn 'green' overnight, but some big serious strategies have to be in place you know? One step at a time. Because we're realistic about what can be done now, and what can be only be implemented in the future by doing the right things now.
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