Here at Heritage we are very excited about the 2015 Ford F-150. It has gotten a major face lift, and been redesigned inside and out. Fords all new powerhouse of a truck is not only a utility vehicle, it also has a hint of hippie built into it. For 2015 F-150 is not only consuming less, but it’s also doing its part to recycle, especially to improve the 29% recycling rate for plastic bottles.
The production of the 2015 F-150 Ford is helping to recycle about 9 million plastic bottles. Initially it sounds a little ridiculous. Why would someone want more plastic in their truck? But it’s actually quite innovative. Ford has partnered the manufacturer Unifi, which takes recycled plastic, including used bottles, and turns turns them into thread. The material is called Repreve, and its also found in products made by The North Face, Quicksilver and other quality clothing brands.
Repreve thread is made from a new process that is ultra efficient, in fact the product is certified sustainable by the Unify U Trust Verification program. A process that monitors the transparency of production, and traceability of materials in a production line. It is this certification that aligns the Repreve product with Fords commitment to sustainable practices. Ford has been using Repreve thread in its cars since 2012, and is only expanding their inclusion of Repreve and other recycled materials in their vehicles.
Ford is a leader in sustainability in fact they were named the #1 Global Green Brand by Interbrand. They are currently the only automaker to use Repreve, and it can be found in five of their models. Fords commitment to sustainability has pushed them to research all sorts of sustainable products for their vehicles, which are approximately 90% recyclable at the end of their life; a number that the company is trying to grow. It makes sense that the worlds Greenest Global Brand has made drastic strides towards making America’s favorite truck of three decades more eco friendly.
Oh, and by the way there are anywhere from 63 – 110 plastic bottles in each 2015 Ford F-150.