What can you do with 3 billion pounds of waste chicken feathers? Make circuit boards – “The low-down on feathers. A micrograph of feathers shows hollow keratin fibers, a light, tough material. These fibers are combined with a soy-based epoxy to make printed circuit boards that are not only recyclable but also faster than conventional boards.” [via] article & Link.
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So now you when you buy electronics you have to specify you would prefer the ‘vegan’ circuit board? :)
So now you when you buy electronics you have to specify you would prefer the ‘vegan’ circuit board? :)