The Model T, for example, once contained 60 pounds of soybeans in its paint and molded plastic parts. “Soy is a very green, renewable resource,” says Debbie Mielewski, technical leader for Ford’s ...

A biodegradable soy-based foam, called StyroSoy, earned the $20,000 grand prize and the People’s Choice award at the 29th annual Student Soybean Innovation Competition. StyroSoy is a plastic ...

soy protein, hemp fiber, flax fiber and other bio-based materials. So far, lab test results have been promising, with the natural fiber-reinforced plastics showing up to a 30 percent weight reduction ...

The soy-based wire coverings Toyota has been using recently in place of the typical plastic coverings are apparently a rodent delicacy. Browder says that when she took the vehicle in to have its ...

When carefully opening a plastic-encased soy chorizo and emptying ... The benefit of the soy-based substitute is the flavor ...