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Douglas firm develops world's first fully recyclable motorcycle helmet

The company is also building the world's first recyclable rooftop wind turbine 

The CEO of a recycling and sustainability company says he would be "so proud" to see TT riders using his helmet in the future.

Douglas-based ExoTechnologies has completed testing on the world’s first fully recyclable motorcycle helmet, made entirely from resin-free materials.

The company is also building the world's first recyclable rooftop wind turbine.

Jeroen Wats explained that while carbon fibre has long been the material of choice for strength and performance, its production has significant environmental consequences.

He added that while the shell of the helmet has been successfully developed, further testing could take up to two years to complete:

 

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