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Tiremaker Continental is developing a new type of rubber made from weeds.
The company is looking to industrialize a process where latex produced in the roots of fast-growing dandelions replaces latex extracted from rubber trees in its products.
Dandelions are also very healthful salad greens, so I can foresee several kinds of ecological benefits accruing.
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