Kenya's beaches were filled with plastic, then they created boats with it: Flipflopi was built with 10 tons of plastic and 30,000 flip flops and sails the Swahili coast - a lesson for the world
Kenya's plastic waste crisis inspired the creation of Flipflopi, the world's first sailing dhow built entirely from recycled plastic. This innovative project, born from collaboration, not only cleans beaches but also revives traditional boat-building while promoting a circular economy. The dhow's journey educates communities on combating pollution, fostering reuse systems, and creating sustainable local enterprises.
Kenya's plastic waste crisis inspired the creation of Flipflopi, the world's first sailing dhow built entirely from recycled plastic. This innovative project, born from collaboration, not only cleans beaches but also revives traditional boat-building while promoting a circular economy. The dhow's journey educates communities on combating pollution, fostering reuse systems, and creating sustainable local enterprises.
