Turning Waste into Education Sponsor a Recycled Plastic Desk
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- $7,247
- Next milestone
- $7,500
In Lamu County, classrooms are overflowing and under-equipped. Many children still sit on the floor to learn, while plastic waste threatens our ocean and forests are cut down for timber furniture. At The Flipflopi Project, we’ve developed a circular solution that addresses all three challenges.
The Challenge
- Lamu’s youthful population is growing fast. By 2027, nearly 185,000 people will live here, straining already limited schools.
- Poverty and under-investment mean many schools lack even basic desks.
- Plastic waste is burned or leaks into the ocean, while deforestation accelerates climate change.
The Flipflopi Solution
Our recycled plastic desks are made from locally collected plastic waste. Each desk represents:
- 43 kg of plastic diverted from burning or pollution.
- 75.5 kg CO₂ emissions avoided.
- Safe, durable furniture that supports children’s learning for 10+ years.
The Impact
- One desk = Two children supported + climate impact reduced.
- One classroom (30 desks) = over 2 tons of CO₂ saved + better learning environment for 60 students.
Communities benefit through local employment and skills development in circular economy practices.
