Sustainable cycle safety: Fraunhofer Institute creates PLA bike helmet
In Germany, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology have developed a recyclable bicycle helmet made from the bioplastic polylactic acid. Currently, bike helmets are made from several petrochemical products: polycarbonate shell, polystyrene foam core, polypropylene components, nylon straps, etc. In addition to having a high carbon footprint, the diversity of the materials makes […]
