Mazda has developed a new bio plastic that can be used for exterior parts like bumpers or side panels. This new bio plastic reduces petroleum use which helps save on carbon emissions. This new bioplastic is made by combining the bio plastic base material with additives and coloring agents. They can be dyed any color so they do not have to be painted, which also reduces emissions of organic compounds.
According to Mazda, “This material will be first used for interior parts on the Mazda MX-5, to be launched in 2015, and then exterior components of other production models.”
Get a first hand look at these new bioplastic parts atEco-Products 2014, in Tokyo, Dec 11th-13th.