It’s even rarer for gathered waste to be turned into art.
Today, the company impacts over 1,000 Kenyans through the collection of flip-flops and direct employment.
This includes providing steady income to nearly 100 low-income Kenyans.
The participation of the community is key to every step of the process.
The next step is joining them together using an adhesive and then carved down into different shapes and forms.
Ocean Sole can produce 15 small sculptures a day, or two to three larger pieces per week.
Each piece is unique based on the materials collected, explains Mwakiremba.
The locals benefit greatly from selling the plastic waste to us.
The positive effects can also be seen in the environment.
you might support Ocean Sole by buying their art online or hosting a beach clean.
To learn more visit theirwebsite.
Today, the company impacts over 1,000 Kenyans through the collection of flip-flops and direct employment.
This includes providing steady income to nearly 100 low-income Kenyans.
My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Ocean Sole.
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