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Filament

PLA: is a plant base product
is Bio-degradable but ONLY through industrial processing
it will NOT break down in the compost heap.
it can be easily granulated and extruded back into filament
it is NOT water resistant waterproof and recommended dry use only
clean with damp cloth and stand to dry
will NOT withstand heat and may distort (window spaces get very hot)
is brittle and may break with impact (dropped on hard floor)

PETG Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol is a petroleum based product
is NOT bio-degradable but easily recyclable
is waterproof and withstands higher temperatures
is ideal for outdoor and wet use
is stronger and more resistant to breakage and distortion

PET Polyethylene Terephthalate is a petroleum based product
same as PETG without the G bit
This is a project which will hopefully be realised soon
PET will come from recycled bottles and turned into filament for printing
Other filaments will be added if new products are added.

Vases Pots and Trays made from PLA will NOT retain water and recommended dry use only.

Some vases/trays I have treated the inside with Epoxy Resign to give a waterproof layer.
It will say in the item description if treated. The treatment only applies to the inside. All outer areas are unprotected and should avoid getting wet. If wet, dry with cloth and let stand so any trapped moisture is released.
Lamps and Lights will be LED.  These are low power and give off very little heat.All electrical components, Motors Lights Etc.. will be powered by USB-C standard 5v connection.
Packaging.

Where possible items will be sent packed in repurposed cardboard and shredded or reused packing.

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