Lego launches flower and bonsai kits made from bioplastic

Lego Botanical Collection; intended for adults; made from bioplastics

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Toy brand Lego has launched a series of kits that allow adults to build flower bouquets and bonsai trees from bioplastic components . The botanical collection consists of two sets, both with components derived from sugarcane .

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The Flower Bouquet contains elements to build flower bouquets and grass, while the Bonsai Tree set pieces combine to create a miniature tree with optional blossom. Kits to build individual roses and tulips are also available.

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“As adults look for new ways to unwind and relax , we saw an opportunity to help them switch off after a busy day and relax while they engage in the creation of these beautiful botanical builds,” said Lego Senior Designer Anderson Ward Grubb. to Dezeen .

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Lego launched the sets as many people are spending extended periods of time at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Our homes have always been the most important spaces in our lives, and that has only deepened as many of us find ourselves there for longer periods of time,” Lego said. time than we are used to,” Grubb explained.

"So it was critical for us during the design process to create products that were not only fun to build, but that were beautiful pieces of decor that you would want to have on display and that brought some of that focus and joy that you felt as you brought them together ."

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Designed to allow users to create varied arrangements, the Flower Bouquet set contains 756 pieces that can be used to build flowers including roses, poppies, snapdragons, asters, and daisies , along with several different types of grass. The Flower Bouquet building kit bonsai templates contains 878 pieces to create a tree that is displayed in a rectangular plant pot on a wood effect slatted stand.

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Both sets are designed to be customizable so users can build their own individual creations. The bonsai tree can be built with green leaves or pink cherry blossoms , while the flower bouquet has adjustable stems and pieces in new colors and shapes. .

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All of the sets contain plant-based plastic pieces made from sugarcane , which Lego introduced in 2018 in an attempt to reduce plastic waste . Currently, bioplastic pieces account for only a small amount of Lego production, but the The company's goal is to produce all of its bricks from bioplastic by 2030 .

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Grubb hopes the Botanical Collection will bring families together and introduce new audiences to Lego . “Over the past year, we’ve seen more families coming together to build to help them get through lockdown, and many adults have also started building with Lego bricks. Lego for the first time," Grubb explained. Via Dezeen

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