Zeoform: From Waste Paper to the Iceberg Design Collection

Founded in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Zeoform has been committed for over a decade to the research and development of sustainable manufacturing solutions, including the transformation of waste paper and plant fibres into “revolutionary materials that perform without compromising the planet.”

Zeoform's Material

The exclusive material is Zeoform Micro Pulp (ZMP), made entirely from waste paper and water, without the use of glues, resins, or petrochemicals – recently selected for the Materials Design Map. This plant-based solution, made from waste paper and reinforced with industrial-strength hemp fibre, is high-performance, self-binding, strong, durable, and biodegradable. Continuously evolving thanks to a team of designers and engineers, ZMP is constantly being refined, with new forms, textures, and possibilities being explored. As Zeoform puts it:“It’s a case study on nature itself: designed to be used, admired, and eventually returned to the earth.”

The Iceberg Series

Zeoform has experimented with the use of ZMP on various products and presented its first line, the Iceberg Series, at Milano Design Week 2025 – a sculptural collection that includes the Iceberg Table, the Polar Shelf, the Floe Side Table, and the Aurora pendant lighting collection.

The Polar Shelf and Iceberg Table appear to float: the former features five aluminum shelves between ZeoTubes that seem to pierce through each layer, while the latter has a softer shape topped with a transparent glass surface. Each piece in the Iceberg Series is finished with a unique texture that highlights some of the material’s aesthetic qualities.

This application of ZMP fully showcases both its structural and visual potential. To discover the full collection and learn more about Zeoform Micro Pulp (ZMP), visit the official website and follow Zeoform on Instagram!