Ashortwalk eco programme.

Its’ summer at last and I for one have rushed off to my local garden centre and bought lots of bedding plants to fill my empty pots! I am not alone, as garden centres are very busy with people just like me. Now, I pose a question? What do you do with the plastic pots when you have so delicately re-potted your new plants? I used to store them in the garden shed until they landed at my feet every time I opened the door, something had to be done. Well, something has been done and it sure is impressive.

‘Pot to Product’ is a newly launched scheme aiming to recycle the ‘FIVE MILLION’ old plastic flower pots estimated to be resting in the sheds and greenhouses of Britain! WOW!

The old pots are recycled into new garden products and this is done within the UK.  Ashortwalk is the company behind this worthwhile initiative and their website is really worth a browse. They have managed to produce super items from recycled pots and other discarded items. Their range includes outdoor clocks, a coastal range dictating the tides worldwide, and super handy birdfeeders like the one below for only £7.95.

The indoor range includes contemporary placemats, condiment sets and beautiful clocks and photo frames. I love it as its modern and suits many tastes. I have given my sister the condiment set as a ‘new home’ present and she was delighted. (£21.95)

So, if you are eco-friendly, this is the website for you. I was very impressed and will definitely be visiting this site coming up to Christmas for unusual and useful gifts.

The eco grow your own herb starter kit (£14.95).

To view the full range of products visit:

http://www.ashortwalk.com/eco_products_for_the_garden.php