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Plant Plastic

Zelfo Australia is pleased to announce that the world’s first bio-plastic made entirely from plant fibres is now used in their products

Plant Plastic

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July 22nd, 2008

Zelfo Australia is pleased to announce that the world’s first bio-plastic made entirely from plant fibres (no glues or resins) has finally made it into some products.

Isis vase (pictured), élan stool and Kilimanjaro light are some of the first items to be made available direct to specifiers and suppliers.

Zelfo Australia is also working on other projects expected to be announced in the new year including a job for a famous international airport and other international designers.

See Zelfo’s new products at www.zelfoshop.com

www.zelfoaustralia.com

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