Planning your training programme
Welcome to the heart of what we do.
Training at Flipflopi isn’t just about plastic or recycling – it’s about people, creativity, and finding practical, hopeful ways forward.
Whether you’re working with young people, artisans, teachers, or community leaders, this section is here to help you plan meaningful training experiences that leave a lasting impact.
We’ve seen how powerful it can be when people come together to learn, share stories, build skills, and make real change in their own communities. And we believe anyone – with the right support – can help lead that change.
This page is for anyone who wants to:
– Teach and inspire others about plastics and the circular economy
– Offer hands-on skills in recycling, plastic carpentry, or boat building
– Build confidence and awareness through environmental learning and action
We know that training works best when it feels relevant, grounded, and full of possibility. That’s why this toolkit offers a flexible mix of practical sessions and theory, based on what’s worked for us – and what hasn’t. You’ll find real examples, tried-and-tested tips, and guidance on how to design your own programme, however big or small.
Who is this for?
This toolkit is for teachers, trainers, and community groups who want to:
- Teach about plastics and the circular economy, and help create future ambassadors, craftspeople, recyclers, and entrepreneurs
- Train people in practical skills like plastic recycling, waste management, plastic carpentry, and boat building
- Build softer skills like understanding the environment, circular design, research, and taking action for change
Why this toolkit?
- There are big knowledge gaps about the circular economy, climate change, and how these issues affect our communities
- Traditional and hands-on skills are being lost
- Plastic pollution is harming both the environment and human health
- There are real opportunities to recover and reuse waste
- We need system change, led by local communities
- Countries are under pressure to reduce pollution and move away from the throwaway economy – we need more people with the right skills to help make this happen
What to expect:
- A mix of theory and hands-on units across different topics and levels, which you can adapt or build on
- Step-by-step guidance on how to prepare and run sessions, with tips and lessons from real-life examples.
