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- Title
Biodegradable Composites Make Eco-Friendly Skateboards and Create Local Jobs.
- Abstract
The article focuses on the biodegradable composites made from plant fiber and a resin derived from soy protein, as introduced by Fiber Science & Apparel Design professor Anil Netravali. Netravali, together with Pat Govang, has established e2e Materials LLC to sell products based on his research on biodegradable composites. The uniqueness of the manufacture has caught the attention of Jason Salfi, known as a co-founder of Comet Skateboards. Its skateboards have then become more environmentally friendly as well as gained a transparent topcoat showing the wood core below. To Salfi, the biodegradable composites are a great alternative to the glues that most other companies are using.
- Subjects
PLANT fibers; SOY proteins; TECHNOLOGY &; state; NETRAVALI, Anil Narayan, 1948-; GOVANG, Pat; SKATEBOARDS; E2E Materials LLC; SALFI, Jason; MANUFACTURED products
- Publication
Human Ecology, 2008, Vol 36, Issue 1, p24
- ISSN
1530-7069
- Publication type
Article