The Peugeot 208 features a rear bumper from Plastic Omnium that is made from 100% recycled materials.
The French supplier's Greenlene is made from crushed PP taken from scrapped vehicles and is sourced to 208s made at Peugeot's two plants in France. In total, 25% of the 208 is made using recycled or natural materials while its predecessor, the 207, contained just 7%.
In addition to the rear bumper, Plastic Omnium also supplies the new Peugeot subcompact's spoiler.
Peugeot started making the 208 at its plant in Trnava, Slovakia, in November 2011.
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