Hemp plastic

Hemp plastic is tough, durable, contains no harmful chemicals and looks fantastic!

Although not a new concept, natural based plastics is slowly re-entering the world of consumer goods. This versatile plant has once again proven to be highly useful to a nation needing to re-assess it's ecological impact.

There's no denying that the petro chemicals being used to create plastic today are toxic to the environment and to the employees who work in these factories on a daily basis. Also, it is not biodegradable which means that it lasts forever.

Some will argue that most plastics don't leach any toxins into the ground and although this is true for some, the damage it does to wildlife is appalling.

Take for example the billions of plastic debris floating around in the oceans at this very moment that are killing a variety of species and risking the lives of others like birds who swallow bottle caps and where whales swallow more plastic debris than plankton.

It's alarming to say the least. We must as a global effort support the development of biodegredable products for the sake of our planet.

Did you know that the United States alone discards more than 60 billion pounds of plastic every year that end up stuffing landfills or are swept away in bodies of water?

Would you believe that the number has risen from 4 billion to 60 billion pounds in less than 30 years? It certainly makes you wonder about the whole bottled water industry and the attention it's been getting lately! I'll keep this one for my blog.

As grim as this all seems, there is hope. As we speak, a team of dedicated professionals are utilizing hemp and other natural materials to bring us eco plastic.

Isn't this the coolest chair you've ever seen!

Zelfo is created by using various types of materials such as hemp, flax, waste paper and sugar cane and is then mixed with water and natural coloured pigments - nothing else! This unique formula is then moulded into an array of products. It is tough, durable, biodegradable and looks great.

Imagine rocking on these babies!

The company, which holds this patented formula is based in Australia which is headed by CEO Paul Benhaim (also founder of Hemp Plastics) and patent creator Martin Ernegg. These two have put their heads together to bring consumers state of the art goods that look amazing, are cost effective and best of all, environmentally friendly.

Say goodbye to lava lamps!

The range of their products include musical instruments, home furnishings, jewelry, and toys. Also, the original company that Paul worked hard to establish in Europe is selling CD and DVD trays, weight scales along with those offered at Zelfo headquarters.

Click on the Zelfo logo to learn more!


For equally impressive eco friendly plastic products is those available through Hemp Plastic. A company founded by Paul Benhaim and now headed by his brother Daniel Benhaim.

As you can see, the possibilities are endless. These companies are working hard for you and for our planet. It doesn't get better than this!

All photos courtesy of Zelfo Australia and Hemp Plastic