The recycled material comes not from the paper in cartons: but from the thin layers of polyethylene and aluminum used to line the cartons and keep the liquid inside cartons safe. This recycled material features in the plastics of the car’s interior: specifically, the central console, dashboard, interior front and rear door panels. And what’s more, the aluminum in the recycled material creates a shimmering effect: making the material visually aesthetic and matching Fiat’s Italian flair. The European Commission’s End-of-Life Vehicles Proposal aims to achieve a target of 25% of plastic used in vehicles being recycled material. “This project demonstrates that this recycled material can now be used on a large scale by the automotive industry.