The Flipflopi Toolkit
Recycling solutions for remote communities

Research: Key principles

Good research starts with a clear goal, practical testing, and learning from mistakes. Combine hands-on trials with structured methods to explore ideas, adapt processes, and improve outcomes.

Man recording data on a chalkboard

Research: Lessons learned

Start small, ask clear questions, explore multiple solutions, and learn from others - but don’t be afraid to challenge the norm. Effective research means testing, refining, and staying curious.

Two people undertaking stress tests in the Flipflopi workshop

Managing expectations

Plastics vary widely in quality and behaviour, especially when recycled, so don't expect the same results as others. Success comes from testing, adapting, and learning what works in your own context.

Team sorting through degraded plastics
A group of students inspecting a sack of yellow HDPE flakes at the Flipflopi Project
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