Australia: Car Bodies Made From Cannabis May Solve Disposal

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Tuesday 22 May 2001

Pubdate: Mon, 21 May 2001
Source: Watertown Daily Times (NY)
Copyright: 2001 Watertown Daily Times
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CAR BODIES MADE FROM CANNABIS MAY SOLVE DISPOSAL PROBLEM

Sydney, Australia --- Researchers working to create biodegradable car
body parts are looking to the cannabis plant as a possible source of
raw materials.

A team at the University of New South Wales is trying to develop car
parts that would deteriorate after a car is scrapped, reducing waste.
The team says hemp, made from the cannabis plant, might be the way to
go.

"Disposal of old cars is a growing problem, especially in Europe,"
Said associate professor Alan Crosky.

Crosky said a plant fiber-based material would be renewable and biodegradable.

"It would also be light, which would be a huge advantage in
environmentally friendly battery-powered cars," he said.
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