Zeoform: A New Plastic That Turns Hemp Into Almost Anything

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Date: June 09, 2015 at 15:20:09
From: kay.so.or, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Zeoform: A New Plastic That Turns Hemp Into Almost Anything

URL: http://www.leafscience.com/2013/11/19/zeoform-new-plastic-turns-hemp-almost-anything/

What if plastic could be made without using fossil fuels and toxic chemicals? An Australian company has done just that, with a new type of plastic that can turn hemp fiber into pretty much anything.

Zeoform is a promising eco-friendly solution to traditional plastics. It’s made from a simple mixture of plant fiber (specifically cellulose) and water. What’s more, unlike plastic, Zeoform is compostable.

Hemp, along with flax and straw, are ideal for making Zeoform because of their high cellulose content. But it can be made from recycled paper and textiles too.

article at the link....

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Date: June 14, 2015 at 22:26:02
From: Linn in Pahrump, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Zeoform: A New Plastic That Turns Hemp Into Almost Anything

They've been making 'plastic' from corn for years. They use it to make biodegradable flower pots you can start seeds in and plant in the ground.

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