A 501(c) (3) Nonprofit Organization
ECO PLASTIC PRODUCTS
Saving The Oceans One Plastic Bag At A Time
Recycle Today...Save Tomorrow!
Meet The Staff
ECOP staff photos feature
custom art work by Leo D'odd
Charlie Falletta
Founder
charlie.ecoplasticproducts@gmail.com
Charlie is one of the founders of Eco Plastics. He got together with Jim Kelley a couple of years ago and they set out to learn how to extrude plastic. Their goal was to set up a non-profit which would make useful plastic items from recycled plastic and then sell them. The income would be used to fund the operation and provide additional funds for various other charitable organizations. In addition, they wanted to provide employment for special needs people wherever possible.
Charlie’s background is in Chemistry. He has a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry and has worked for most of his professional career as Managing Director of Cermet Materials, Inc., a company which manufactures precious metal powders and pastes for the electronics industry.
Before getting involved in Electronic Materials, he taught chemistry at Denison University in Ohio and Bates College in Maine.
Outside of work, Charlie loves to ride his bicycle.
Jim Kelley
Founder / CEO
jim.ecoplasticproducts@gmail.com
Jim is one of the founders of Eco Plastics. He and Charlie Falletta joined together a couple of years ago to create and launch ECOP. Jim’s passions to eliminate waterway pollution and prevent wildlife toxicity is fundamental to the ECOP mission.
At the leadership helm of ECOP, Jim directs and executes daily operations from the Shop Floor to the Front Office, and everything in between. Mr. Kelley seeks like-minded networks to create a vibrant shared ecology and economy ensuring a better society for tomorrow.
Jim has always been driven to Save The Planet. His dedication to this mission is evidenced by his Non-Profit leadership of ECOP, and decades of experience in the solar energy industry.
On his own time, Jim plays live music, enjoys nature and outdoor activities, and treasures time spent with his three granddaughters.
Michele Kelley
Dir. - Corporate Branding & Communications
michele.ecoplasticproducts@gmail.com
Michele Kelley creates ECOP’s communications and branding. With a long-term career as a professional writer and brander, Michele has launched new initiatives for Fortune 500 corporations, regional companies, and local businesses.
She is renowned as a National Award-Winning Resume Writer, a Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert, and as a sought-after Speaker and Lecturer at universities, national conferences, and local events.
Her service background includes decades of service on several Boards of Directors, and 20+ years as an On-Air Radio Personality at WVUD 91.3FM and www.wvud.org . Michele has been an Event Planner for some of the area’s most notable signature events.
In her free time, she furthers her Earth-Consciousness mission by organic gardening. Also, under her stage name of “Shelley Kelley” she was named “The 2019 Folk Musician of the Year” for the State of Delaware.
Cheryl Carey
Office Manager
cheryl.ecoplasticproducts@gmail.com
Cheryl Carey joined ECOP in March 2023, and comes from the accounting, legal, and hospitality backgrounds.
She has had a life-long interest in recycling. Cheryl likes to sew, and made custom masks during COVID. Her daughter Rachel is an ECOP Volunteer as well.
James Darius Thorpe
Production
James Thorpe executes various production roles at Eco Plastic Products.
He is currently a Computer Information Science major at Delaware Technical and Community College.
James has become an integral part of our team and works hard helping ECOP to fulfill its mission.