Ally Mitchell, founder of Ocean Plastic Pots
Meet Ally Mitchell, the founder of Ocean Plastic Pots.
Working as a commercial diver in all corners of the world Ally experienced first hand the detrimental impact plastic waste has on the oceans and marine life. Particularly poignant was when in December 2019 a whale washed up on Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris. It had ingested 100kg of rope, fishing net and plastic debris. Three months later Ally was working as a diver on the salvage of the cargo vessel MV Kaami. It had hit a reef close to the beach where the whale had been washed up. The ship was carrying 1937 tons of shredded plastic to be incinerated, this was the catalyst that started Ocean Plastic Pots.
From plastic waste to pots
Using their own waste collection programme at Dunbar Harbour near Edinburgh, they work with an innovative UK recycler to process the waste. Fish boxes at the end of their life are broken down and passed through a metal detector, before being turned into pellets, the raw material which forms the plastic pots.
Bloom pot
The "Bloom" Ocean Plastic Pot and Saucer set Is fully recyclable and made from old navy blue ropes in Scotland. The marbled deep-blue colour is achieved by exploiting inherent flaws in the raw material. The pot comes with a matching saucer, with a hidden message.
Come and see Ocean Plastic Pots
Meet Ocean Plastic Pots at our market Sat 5th and Sun 6th March at FarGo Village where we’ll be bringing together over 20 indie plant shops and botanical businesses for you to shop houseplants, pots and planting accessories all under one colourful roof.
Inside FarGO Village Market Hall, Coventry
10-5 Saturday 5th March
11-4 Sunday 6th March
Free entry
Lots of great food and drinks options to chose from Factory At FarGo Village