Don't believe it? Check out Paperflops, flip flops that are made from entirely natural and biodegradable materials.This is not just a great idea, but also a great example of upcycling.
According to Paperflops, which is based in Indonesia, these Flip Flops are made of recycled and up-cycled newspapers. It takes
approximately 1kg of old newspapers to produce a pair of PaperFlops
Flip Flops. Other materials for the PaperFlop Flip Flops include root
from old palm trees, coconut shells, and 100% natural rubber. The
PaperFlop Flip Flops are quite durable and water proof since they are
protected with a natural rubber sealant.
Here are some more details about Paperflops from Ulule:
PaperFlops is a creative workshop that employs underprivileged people
including street children and disabled people throughout Yogyakarta,
Indonesia. This workshop trains and educates these people in arts and
crafts to creating amazing products so they can be entirely
self-sufficient.
The workshop creates various unique handmade products made from recycled and up-cycled newspapers and other natural materials. All of the materials used in our workshop are environmentally friendly and sustainable. The products produced in our workshop include flip flops, sandals, bags, pencil boxes, and more.
The PaperFlops flip
flops exist in different models and of course different sizes.It seems according to Ulule, where Paperflops were looking for funding couple of months ago, that their price is between $50-$60 including shipping, but it's not really clear where and how you can order them right now. If you want a pair, you might want to email Paperflops at thepaperflops@gmail.com to get more details.
Photos credit: Ulule
