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FEATURE

[Voices of Galaxy] Meet the Man Turning Ocean-Bound Plastic Waste Into a
Positive With Plant Pots

breakthrough came: recycled Ocean
Plastic Pots.
Today, as his work continues to ex-
pand, Ally brings people closer to the
positive impact of the pots by sharing
vibrant photos of the plastic he col-
lects on beaches. Customers can see
oices of Galaxy spotlights people of shredded plastic. In that moment, the color of that plastic in the color
Vwho use their passion, creativity he was inspired to take on a new mis- of their pot, and the circularity be-
and determination along with tech- sion: to make a difference in the world comes more tangible. He also made
nology to make a positive impact on by tackling ocean-bound plastic. all the trial-and-error he filmed of his
their own lives and their communities. For 6 months, he worked in his shed product development, inspiring the
In 2020, Ally Mitchell, a longtime to bring to life an idea he had for rede- next generation to continue the criti-
commercial diver, was asked to join a fining a product that millions of people cal work of protecting the planet. This
salvage operation for a cargo ship that around the world use. With no manu- is the story of how Ally used Galaxy
wrecked near his home in Scotland. facturing experience, he documented technology to rethink plastic and plant
What he saw was more than thou- every step of the way on his Gal- the seed for a better future for all.
sands of tons of material made mostly axy smartphone, and eventually, his

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