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Helmet was a must for my kids. Even now with my younger one at 13. If I see a neighbor's kid who is riding with my son without a helmet, I would say to them, "Did you forget your helmet?" Check with your insurance company. Mine reimburse up to $30 annually for helmet.
Shiffer imagines the helmets could be sold in vending machines near bike share stations for $5 each.
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A 28-year-old New Yorker, Shiffertold the BBC that she realized a paper helmet would be "a tough sell," since the material doesn't seem strong enough to protect you in an accident. But the EcoHelmet has a radial honeycomb design similar to that of foldable decorations, which Shiffer says makes it as solid as a traditional polycarbonate plastic helmet. So far, she told CNN, it's been reliable at absorbing impact in the tests she's done so far.
The helmet also has a biodegradable coating that makes it resistant to light rain for up to three hours, and it's recyclable, so used helmets could potentially be turned into new ones.
Shiffer has said she hopes to conduct more research to make the EcoHelmet stronger, more more water-resistant, and ready for mass production. There's no timeline yet, however, on when and where the EcoHelmet will be available.
Yes, always helmets for biking or on the razor. If they did skateboarding at parks or whatnot, I'd be sure they had elbow/knee guards as well. It is a requirement if you want to be on the bike/razor/whatever. Not their choice. I am the parent. I pay what I have to pay. I look for quality at a lower price point as much as possible.
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