niggles Posted August 13, 2012 It was a little over a month ago that Dutch stroller manufacturer Joolz began giving its cardboard packaging a new lease of life as chairs and lamps, and now Israeli entrepreneur Izhar Gafni has demonstrated just how versatile the material can be. In fact, Gafni has built a working bicycle entirely out of recycled cardboard for a production cost of less than USD 15. We’ve already seen bamboo bikes, of course, but Gafni’s prototype uses recycled cardboard instead and is reportedly designed to accommodate up to 300 pounds. Besides costing very little to produce – between USD 9 and USD 12 per unit, to be specific – the device is also durable, eco-friendly, lightweight and easily carried. Perhaps best of all for those in urban settings is that there will presumably be a reduced chance of it being stolen compared to pricier alternatives. The video below explains the premise in more detail: http://www.springwise.com/transportation/cardboard-bicycle-built-15/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jox Posted August 13, 2012 You've just gotta hope it doesn't rain 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigred Posted August 29, 2012 they should make cheap wheel chairs alot of poor people would love em 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CβL Posted August 30, 2012 That's actually a really good plan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigred Posted August 30, 2012 i know if you could make a bike for 15 i dont think a wheel chair would cost much more i wonder what the life span would be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
