What concrete examples are there to illustrate the environmentally friendly design of the MINI?
– The four wheel arch trims of the MINI are made of 100% recycled PP-EPDM plastic. – The outer cover of the instrument panel and the shelf below constitute a so-called one-material system consisting of ABS/PC. Thanks to a joining technique that has been optimized for recycling, these parts can be dismantled quickly and recycled economically. – The cover of the loading shelf and the seat panelling are examples of pure PP materials. The cover of the loading shelf is fastened by means of an expanding rivet only, and can be detached from the MINI within seconds. After a side screw has been loosened, the rear panel of the front seat can be levered from its clip and rivet joints. These components can then be recycled completely.
