Toyota has long demonstrated its commitment to the environment. When you see a Toyota Hybrid around Glenside, you know it is there in part because Toyota, as a company, is dedicated to fuel economy and to having less of an impact on the environment.

One of the newest ways that Toyota is helping to reduce your impact on your world is through the use of ecological plastics that are based on plants, rather than on petroleum. It is expected that, within a few years, more than two thirds of the interior components inside a Toyota Prius will be made of plants that are cultivated for plastic use.

This "green" plastic can be used to make a number of components. It can be used in sun visors, seat cushions, door trim and pillar covers. While there are some components of the vehicle that still need to be made from oil-based plastic, this represents progress.

The plants used to make these plastics aren't edible. This means, in part, that Toyota is demonstrating responsibility by utilizing renewable resources that aren't needed as food in less fortunate parts of the world.