Goodyear is working to make rubber out of dandelions.
They are planting a species of the weed in hopes of commercializing a source of natural rubber right here in the United States.
Demand is high, and rubber remains a key raw material in the tire industry. The company says the creation of a domestic source will help mitigate supply chain challenges.
The dandelion species being used is native to Eastern Europe and Asia.
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