The Flipflopi Toolkit
Recycling solutions for remote communities

Development: Lessons learned

Developing recycled plastic products means testing real demand early, refining based on feedback, and starting small. Challenges like material inconsistency, tooling limits, and scaling take time and flexibility to overcome.

A student working on the Flipflopi dhow

Testing procedures

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are essential in recycling to ensure consistent quality, safety, and efficiency. Like a recipe, they help teams follow clear steps, reduce errors, meet regulations, and scale operations smoothly.

Toothbrush tests undertaken by the Flipflopi Project to assess recyclability

Documenting & Reporting

Clear documentation and reporting help you learn, improve, and share your work, while also supporting teamwork and attracting funding.

A team at the Flipflopi working on the dhow made from recycled plastic
A local crew pushing the Flipflopi boat into the water
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