Got schooled today on Prius plastics

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by oldasdust, Sep 3, 2011.

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  1. Teakwood

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    Gee. That sounds cool.
    However, polyolefins have been around for over 50 years, and they are most commonly made from petrochemicals, and used extensively in packaging.
    As to "bio-degradable," that is a moot point in that it can take hundreds of years for them to decompose, except in the presence of specific bacteria, or sunlight... or fire.
    Where does it say that the plastics in the Prius are made from cane sugar, or similar products?
     
    #21 Teakwood, Sep 5, 2011
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    Some of the GenIII plastics are vegetable based.
     
    #22 xs650, Sep 5, 2011
  3. Tideland Prius

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    I don't know if it ever specified what plant was used but in various presentations and videos

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    The green areas are plant-based material.
     
    #23 Tideland Prius, Sep 6, 2011
  4. qbee42

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    Most plastics are vegetable based, but required a lengthy conversion process to petroleum.

    Tom
     
    #24 qbee42, Sep 6, 2011
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    Well it still looks cheap and scratches easily.
     
    #25 sipnfuel, Sep 7, 2011
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    So that's why I have been smelling the faint oder of Broccoli!!!
     
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