Car manufacturer Ford is working with bamboo to integrate bamboo into its cars . The fast - growing plant is renowned for its impressive tensile strength and ability to withstand fierce heat . Ford has a history of using sustainable materials , from recycled plastics to synthetic carpeting to Soy - based materials for seats , and recently worked with tequila producer Jose Cuervo to explore sustainability of its bamboo plant byproduct .
Car manufacturer Ford is working with suppliers to integrate bamboo into its cars. The fast-growing plant is renowned for its impressive tensile strength and ability to withstand fierce heat. Ford has a history of using sustainable products, from recycled plastics to make carpeting to Soy-based foams for seats, and recently worked with tequila producer Jose Cuervo to explore uses of its agave plant byproduct.