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"One of the things we've been trying to do is develop materials that are valuable waste products, side products, in various parts of the globe," said Deborah Mielewski, who leads the sustainable materials team of Ford's research department. "Instead of shipping materials, as we currently do, all over the place ... we're trying to look at what's readily available and plentiful in various parts of the globe and then develop the materials around that." Via EcoVadis 
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Ford Motor Companyhas launched an enhanced version of its Partnership for a Cleaner Environment (PACE) program in an effort to reduce the environmental footprint of its supply chain. The program, which originally focused on water and energy conservation, has now grown to more than 40 suppliers in 40 countries and offers best practices for reducing waste, carbon dioxide and air emissions. Via EcoVadis
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A step in the right direction: As a fast-growing and resource-efficient crop, bamboo and bamboo fibers offer Ford a way to be environmentally sustainable, while the fact that they are 15% to 20% lighter than traditional reinforcing materials- such as glass fiber - offers them a way to be economically efficient.