Ocean Sole Africa Inc. is a nonprofit that turns old flip-flops that have washed up on the beaches and waterways in Kenya into eye-catching gifts and collectibles.
The organization employs native artists in Kenya to upcycle (turn waste into something of use) the collected shoes.
Kenyan artists use the flip-flops to create works of art – everything from keychains, home décor and masterpieces – that are shipped from Mombasa, Kenya to JAXPORT. The colorful creations are then sold and distributed throughout the United States and beyond through Ocean Sole’s Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida warehouse and retail shop.