Discarded rope and fishing net is destined for landfill, or can end up in the sea or on our beaches.
Ocean Plastic Pots uses this discarded material to make a sustainable plant pot
Our pots create a circular economy and can be easily recycled,
but we made them to last, so we hope you’ll hang on to them.
Designed in Glasgow and made in Scotland
On the 2nd of December 2019, a 10-ton Sperm Whale washed up on Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris in Scotland. It had 100kg of rope, fishing net, and plastic debris in it's stomach.
Three-months later, I was a Diver on the salvage of the MV Kaami which hit a reef 20km from Luskentyre Beach.
The MV Kaami was carrying 1937 tons of refuge derived fuel, (shredded waste and plastic). Diving in this amount of plastic debris inspired me.
During one of my dives, I found a small blue plastic ball and kept it in the pocket of my diving suit.
We started to work with a recycler rope and fishing net.
I shredded the blue ball and added it to a mix of rope and net to manufacture this plant pot by hand. Ocean Plastic Pots was born.
On the 2nd of December 2019, a 10-ton Sperm Whale washed up on Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris in Scotland. It had 100kg of rope, fishing net, and plastic debris in it's stomach.
Three-months later, I was a Diver on the salvage of the MV Kaami which hit a reef 20km from Luskentyre Beach.
The MV Kaami was carrying 1937 tons of refuge derived fuel, (shredded waste and plastic). Diving in this amount of plastic debris inspired me.
During one of my dives, I found a small blue plastic ball and kept it in the pocket of my diving suit.
We started to work with a recycler rope and fishing net.
I shredded the blue ball and added it to a mix of rope and net to manufacture this plant pot by hand. Ocean Plastic Pots was born.
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Our 13cm, Blue , Ocean Plastic Pot is made by adding the blue elements of Rope and Fishing Net, manufactured in Scotland.
£1 from the sale of this pot is donated to Ghostfishing UK, a charity of Volunteer Divers recovering lost fishing gear and nets in the UK.
Animal entanglement in marine litter and debris poses serious welfare and conservation concerns, and is unfortunately something we are seeing more and more often.
Everyone is responsible for the current state of our seas and everyone can do something to improve this. It’s so encouraging to see businesses like Ocean Plastic Pots being proactive and tackling the issue head on
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Our First Small Plant Pots.
Our first small plant pots were made by hand.
We made them in various colours using rope, fishing net and beach plastic we collected.
They were only available for sale, in person, at the food markets we went to.
Every Single Pot is slightly Different in Colour and Pattern.
Were delighted to support Ocean Plastic Pots. An innovative British Company who create Sustainable 100% recycled Plants Pots from discarded rope and fishing gear,
Our charity recovers Ghost Nets by volunteer Divers, recycling end of life nets is crucial to preventing further fishing gear entering our oceans and posing a threat to marine life.
Christine Gossart - Chair, Ghost Fishing UK
Our Second Pot...
Based on customer feedback, we designed and manufactured a second larger plant pot mould for our machinery. This allowed us to make a bigger pot and matching water dish, by hand using processed Rope, Net and Beach Plastic.
Used in the Sea, then Recycled to Grow Me.
By transforming Ocean Based Plastics into a recyclable product we're creating a circular economy, closing the loop.
What Our Customers Say...
“I feel incredibly passionate about cleaning up our oceans, so I was chuffed when I stumbled upon this company as it has a great ethos. Five star customer service and I love my new beautifully unique plant pots.”
Phoebe Cash, Edinburgh
These stylish plant pots grabbed my attention at Leith Market and I was immediately captivated by the concept behind them. This is such a great idea from someone who really cares about finding a solution to the ocean plastic problem.
Chloe Elizabeth Zia Poole, Edinburgh
Combating such a huge environmental issue as Ocean Plastic pollution is incredible, with an equally awesome and friendly team delivering fantastic customer service.
Shaun Carpenter, London
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