PSA get more environmental
PSA presents the progress of their project, “Green Materials”, which aims to reduce the harmful effects of cars on the environment throughout the period of their operation. We are talking about an ambitious plan for eco-production, in which 20% of polymers will be made of ecologically clean components by 2011. Note that a car is 70% methane, which is already fully recycled, 20% plastics (polymers), 5% liquid and 5% other materials, including glass. Ecologically clean materials include natural fibers such as flax and hemp, recycled and nonmetal biomaterials (derived from renewable raw materials rather than petroleum products). Their use allows to reduce the amount of plastics to outweigh the parts to reduce CO2 emissions during production of plastics and to encourage recycling of plastic components. Given the decline of natural resources on the planet, their optimization is necessary. End of life vehicle is prepared from its creation by facilitating the recycling of parts. Thereby limiting environmental pollution after disuse of the vehicle. At least 85% of the mass can be reused and recycled, but still allows 10% energy recovery.
Launched in 2008th of the PSA plan is characterized in that it applies to all cars of the three families “green” materials, with each new project must contain an increasing percentage of them. The teams work closely with suppliers to breed new materials. The plan allows you to boost the activity of recycling. More stage study, the topic of biomaterials is put for discussion by the scientific teams who collaborate with the industry, chemical laboratories and manufacturers of automotive equipment. This partnership helps to accelerate the implementation of new materials in the manufacture of automobiles.
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