LEGO set 40320, titled "Plants from Plants," is a promotional set released in 2018 to highlight the introduction of the first sustainable LEGO elements made from plant-based polyethylene. The set contains 29 plant elements in various shapes and sizes, including leaves, trees, and bushes, all in green shades.
The "Plants from Plants" set was a limited-time gift-with-purchase available in LEGO Brand Retail stores and online during specific promotional periods in the US, Canada, UK, and Germany. It was a key part of the LEGO Group's initiative to incorporate sustainable materials into their products. The set is notable for being one of the first LEGO products to utilize the new plant-based plastic.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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Sustainable Materials:The set's significance lies in its use of plant-based polyethylene, derived from sugarcane, marking a step towards more sustainable LEGO production.
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Set Contents:It contains 29 plant-themed LEGO elements, including:
- 16 Dark Green Bamboo Leaves
- 4 Bright Yellowish Green Limb Element, Small
- 3 Dark Green Bush
- 2 Dark Green Spruce Tree, small
- 4 Dark Green Palm leaf, Small
- 16 Dark Green Bamboo Leaves
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Regional Availability:The promotion was available in different regions, with specific dates for the US, Canada, UK, and Germany.
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No Visual Difference:Critically, the plant-based elements look, feel, and function identically to those made from traditional polyethylene.
This set is now retired
