The Flipflopi Toolkit
Recycling solutions for remote communities

Policy

Circular models need clear local policies, structured collections, and investment in recovery systems that treat waste as a resource.

Local policymakers visiting the Flipflopi Project

Health

Waste systems can reduce health risks – but only with safeguards for workers, safe recycling, and durable, low-risk products.

Donkeys grazing on dumped waste in Lamu

Economy

A good circular economy model doesn’t just manage waste – it creates jobs, supports local skills, and brings new income into the community in ways that feel fair, creative and long-lasting.

Learning new skills at the Flipflopi
Lamu island donkeys grazing on waste