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RickRay · 06-11-2014, 06:38 AM

Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 5:31 PM - Ford and Heinz announced Tuesday that they are teaming up to make car parts out of ketchup by-product.

A lot of peels and stems -- among other things -- are leftover when Heinz makes ketchup.
The company goes through more than two million tonnes of tomatoes a year and it has been looking for innovative ways to minimize its impact on the environment.
The recent partnership with Ford may be the solution.
Dried tomato skins, for example, may one day be used to make brackets or the bins that hold spare change.
The companies say the collaboration is part of a plan to develop "sustainable, composite materials for use in vehicle manufacturing".
Ford began collaborating with Heinz -- as well as the Coca-Cola Company, Nike Inc. and Procter & Gamble -- nearly two years ago to develop plant-based plastics.
"We are delighted that the technology has been validated,” said Vidhu Nagpal, associate director, packaging R&D for Heinz in the press release.
“Although we are in the very early stages of research, and many questions remain, we are excited about the possibilities this could produce for both Heinz and Ford, and the advancement of sustainable 100% plant-based plastics.”

TheReaper · 06-11-2014, 10:09 PM

Ford was making interior parts out of peanuts in the 1930's. Henry Ford was using technology developed by George Washington Carver.

ssrs2lt · 06-12-2014, 02:00 AM

wow that's interesting

06-11-2014, 06:38 AM	#1
RickRay INJACC Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS AUTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal (South Shore)Quebec, Canada Posts: 6,518 View My Garage	Ford plans to start making Car parts out of Ketchup by-Product Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 5:31 PM - Ford and Heinz announced Tuesday that they are teaming up to make car parts out of ketchup by-product. A lot of peels and stems -- among other things -- are leftover when Heinz makes ketchup. The company goes through more than two million tonnes of tomatoes a year and it has been looking for innovative ways to minimize its impact on the environment. The recent partnership with Ford may be the solution. Dried tomato skins, for example, may one day be used to make brackets or the bins that hold spare change. The companies say the collaboration is part of a plan to develop "sustainable, composite materials for use in vehicle manufacturing". Ford began collaborating with Heinz -- as well as the Coca-Cola Company, Nike Inc. and Procter & Gamble -- nearly two years ago to develop plant-based plastics. "We are delighted that the technology has been validated,” said Vidhu Nagpal, associate director, packaging R&D for Heinz in the press release. “Although we are in the very early stages of research, and many questions remain, we are excited about the possibilities this could produce for both Heinz and Ford, and the advancement of sustainable 100% plant-based plastics.” __________________ *Member of 'Club Elite' #70* 2LT/RS Auto / Solo HFC / Solo Mach X-LLT J-Pipe / JBA Headers Shorty CAI - Cold Air Inductions / VMAX TB / Trifecta Tune Hotchkis Max Strut Brace / Blade Dovetail Spoiler / Elite Catch Can ACS T3 Hood Ports / T2 Bumper Ports / T2 Splitter / ACS T1 Led Light Kit ACS Rockers / ACS Composite Hood Liner / ACS Upper Rear Quarter Ports ACS Front Wheel Mud Flaps / ACS Rear Wheel Mud Flaps / Vitesse Throttle Controller Pedders Drop Suspension / BMR Lower Control Arms / Style 41 ZL1 Wheels / Oracle Afterburners / Oracle Concept SMD Side markers Complete SS Brembo Brakes Set

06-11-2014, 10:09 PM	#2
TheReaper Drives: 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 750	Ford was making interior parts out of peanuts in the 1930's. Henry Ford was using technology developed by George Washington Carver. __________________ 2018 GT 10R80-355

06-12-2014, 02:00 AM	#3
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	wow that's interesting