Ocean Plastic Pots, made from discarded rope and fishing net in the UK, have been announced as the winners of the first-ever RHS Chelsea Sustainable Garden Product of the Year Award.
This years RHS Chelsea Flower Show annual Garden Product of the Year was judged against a criteria that considers the products’ green credentials.
All the items, which are listed in full below and include a composting toilet, plant pots made from recycled ocean waste and an innovative green wall system, will be on display at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in September.
Judges considered carbon footprint, durability, how well the products biodegrade and if it they are recylable as well as design innovation, functionality and quality.
The shortlist was assessed by a team of experts including entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den investor Deborah Meaden and chaired up by sustainability expert Chris Harrop OBE.
He said: “This year’s shortlist shows manufacturers are bringing to market sustainable new products that address the challenges facing us all; climate change, plastics and pollution and the need to ensure products are ethically sourced whilst still allowing consumers to enjoy their love of gardening in all its forms.”
The 2021 contenders
Dalefoot Composts – Wool compost with comfrey
Addressing the serious issues surrounding the use of peat and the drive to use peat-free alternatives, the Dalefoot Wool Compost with Comfrey champions an alternative peat-free media with a blend of comfrey, bracken and sheep’s wool sourced only from the UK to offer gardeners a sustainable option to their growing.
www.dalefootcomposts.co.uk
Distinctive Garden – DuraOcean® Chair
Distinctive Garden – DuraOcean® ChairDuraOcean® is the UK’s first commercially available chair made exclusively from 3.5kgs of recycled ocean plastic waste including fishing nets and ropes.
www.distinctivegarden.co.uk
Gaze Burvill – Woodland Low Oval Table
Gaze Burvill - Woodland low oval tableInspired by the Sweet Chestnut tree and crafted in the UK, the Woodland Low Oval Table takes its template from nature making each piece as unique as the tree that it came from.
www.gazeburvill.com
Green Oak – Compost Loo
Green Oak - Compost LooGreen Oak’s Composting Loo provides a basic yet fundamental function. The readily transportable frame is made from pine and offers a low-water alternative to public toilets and an environmentally friendly option for allotments and community gardens.
Ocean Plastic Pots – Ocean Plastic Pots
Ocean Plastic PotsOcean Plastic Pots are plant pots made from discarded rope and fishing net. Manufactured in the UK, they've developed a circular economy product that raises awareness of the ocean plastic problem.
www.oceanplasticpots.com
Growing Revolution – PlantBox
PlantBox modular living wallPlantBox is designed to bring walls to life and life to walls. This cleverly simple, modular and stackable vertical garden system is manufactured in the UK from 100% recycled materials.
www.growingrevolution.com
Platts Horticulture – Husqvarna Automower 405X
Husqvarna Automower 405XHigh-performance, yet easy to use robotic lawnmower suited for smaller lawns, handling both narrow passages and slopes up to 40% with perfect results. All while producing zero carbon emissions. Supplied and installed by Platts Horticulture.
www.plattshorticulture.co.uk
Sneeboer Trading BV – Maintenance Kit
The Sneeboer Maintenance KitThe Sneeboer Maintenance Kit keeps all quality hand-forged stainless steel tools in perfect condition no matter the garden soil types and conditions. It helps prolong the life of your garden tools, helping cut down on waste.
www.sneeboer.co.uk
twool – Twool Naked
Twool Naked garden twineTwool naked is a naturally coloured British wool garden twine giving the strength and durability required of an all-round garden twine together with the aesthetics of blending naturally and harmoniously with planting.
www.twool.co.uk
Vegepod UK – Vegebag
The new Vegebag by Vegepod has been improved to incorporate wicking bed and water reservoir technologies into a compact sized fully contained grow bag.
www.vegepod.co.uk