Santa Monica's Color Me Mine pottery studio criticized for sewer incident

Updated on May 27, 2024, 01:55 IST

Santa Monica ceramics studio Color Me Mine is facing community protests after a video surfaced of employees improperly pouring water into a sewer. Although the substance was declared a non-toxic glaze, environmental outrage ensues. The studio apologizes, reprimands employees, and pledges to provide training. Threats against employees, however, raise safety concerns and underscore the importance of environmental stewardship in local communities.

Color Me Mine Santa Monica faces backlash over improper waste disposal

A Ceramics studio Chain in Santa Monica became embroiled in controversy after a video surfaced online. In the footage, its employees are seen pouring what appears to be dirty water into a sewer. The store, Color Me Mine Santa Monica, is located on Main Street. The incident sparked a wave of outrage in the community and among environmental activists.

The video, first posted on Reddit and later went viral on Instagram, shows an employee pouring water or icing colored with green paint down a drain, despite the fact that there was a prominent “No Dumping” sign on the drain. In the background, another employee could be heard saying, “Who cares? It’s going to rain.” The footage was captured by a Santa Monica local.

In response to the outrage, Color Me Mine Santa Monica released a statement through social media platforms. In the statement, the studio apologized and took responsibility for the actions of its employees. They also clarified that management and ownership neither condoned nor supported such actions. They attributed it to an error in judgment by all employees involved. Although they acknowledged the incorrect disposal method, they pointed out that the substance disposed of was a non-toxic water-based glaze.

To remedy the situation, the employees featured in the video were reprimanded. All staff subsequently underwent training on proper waste disposal methods. In addition, the studio offered to work with city authorities to clean up any environmental damage and cover any associated fines and cleanup costs.

However, despite the remedial measures taken, Color Me Mine employees faced death threats. The studio’s management tolerated the harassment out of concern for the well-being of its employees and urged the community to focus on its obligation to learn from the incident and make a positive contribution to the community.

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