Researchers create car parts from coconuts...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090106113005.htm
Interesting article. A team of Baylor University researchers have found a possible alternative use for the fibers from coconuts husks. "The Baylor researchers have developed a technology to use coconut fiber as a replacement for synthetic polyester fibers in compression molded composites. Specifically, their goal is to use the coconut fibers to make trunk liners, floorboards and interior door covers on cars, marking the first time coconut fibers have been used in these applications."
1. Do you think that this new use for coconuts will create a viable market for coconut farmers?
2. Would you buy a vehicle that is considered "greener" such as a vehicle that utilizes coconuts specifically over another that does not used recycled material? Why?
3. Do you feel that we have made progress in attempting to discover alternate uses for everyday items? Do you feel that this will promote the reduction of waste and promote greener living?
Interesting article. A team of Baylor University researchers have found a possible alternative use for the fibers from coconuts husks. "The Baylor researchers have developed a technology to use coconut fiber as a replacement for synthetic polyester fibers in compression molded composites. Specifically, their goal is to use the coconut fibers to make trunk liners, floorboards and interior door covers on cars, marking the first time coconut fibers have been used in these applications."
1. Do you think that this new use for coconuts will create a viable market for coconut farmers?
2. Would you buy a vehicle that is considered "greener" such as a vehicle that utilizes coconuts specifically over another that does not used recycled material? Why?
3. Do you feel that we have made progress in attempting to discover alternate uses for everyday items? Do you feel that this will promote the reduction of waste and promote greener living?
posted by Erin at
7:37 AM
1 Comments:
I personally do feel that we have made progress over the last decade in finding ways to promote reuse of items and we have made vast leaps in promoting greener living. However, I feel that we still have a journey ahead of us. I feel that only positive results can come from us making serious attempts to reduce our waste and live greener. I necessarily believe in global warming, but I do feel that together we need to take better care of our planet because we are slowly killing it. I feel that is a step in the right direction for us to begin to look at alternate uses for everyday materials, or even re-uses for the same material. We have heard alot about recycling and reusing items, one thing that I believe that we should focus on as a nation to help prevent the overflow of our landfills is to find a better material to use for packaging and make using plastic obsolete. Plastic is one of the most harmful materials to our environment and our wildlife. I think that it is neat that these researchers have discovered a way to use a renewable source for everyday items and I hope to see future research into this. I don't think the day that we can use water to fuel our vehicles or use banana peels to power our houses is that far off. All that it takes is our dedication and determination along with a powerful effort to provide a cleaner, healthier planet for everyone and everything that lives on it.
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