The limited edition umbrella, which goes for £10, takes its design cue from Brazilian sugarcane, the material which the bottles are partially made from — a nice little reminder of the material ...

Each Dri umbrella canopy consists of eight plastic bottles, Horan said. It also has a bamboo handle, a stainless steel shaft, and a Dri logo. They’re also sturdily built.

"I had just learned about ocean plastic, and as I was throwing the umbrella away, I remembered you can make polyester from recycled plastic bottles," Horan said. "I had no plans to be an entrepreneur.