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Ford and McDonald’s announced new bizarre partnership

5 December 2019, 8:56 am

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Ford and McDonald’s announced new bizarre partnership
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Ford and McDonald’s announced new bizarre partnership
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Ford and McDonald’s are teaming up to reduce waste by turning coffee chaff, the dried skin of coffee beans, into car parts. This composite material will be used in Ford vehicles, making them 20% lighter and using 25% less energy to produce. This initiative is part of both companies’ commitment to sustainability and reducing waste. The coffee composite material will initially be used in the US, but Ford aims to extend its use globally. This partnership reflects a growing trend in the industry towards using sustainable and recycled materials in car manufacturing. Additionally, other luxury brands are also using alternative materials such as recycled plastic and natural materials to create vegan products.

Brands mentioned: Tesla, Ford, McDonald’s, Mercedes

 

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