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End of the calabash? Rise of plastic alternative a big win for innovators

A plastic calabash has a bigger base than the natural calabash. [File, Standard]

The calabash is a gift from nature. It’s derived from a gourd. 

It is a container for water and other liquids, and a traditional plate or cup when cut into two. 

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