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Neat News 2021-88 (added 2021-03-29)
Rubber from dandelions
Public Domain by W. Gorden Whaley, John S. Bowen Image courtesy of Ford Motor Co
| In the Soviet Union Russian dandelions were used to produce rubber tyres during World War II. Due to environmental concerns dandelions may now make a comeback for rubber production. They are closer to where the rubber is needed, sustainable, and offer an alternative to the South American rubber tree. related: #rubber #dandelion |