3M+
Flip Flops Upcycled Since 2011
34K
Flip Flop Sculptures Made in 2025
100+
Kenyans
Employed
1
Earth for Us to Protect
Ocean Sole is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the United States, supporting a women-centered circular blue economy model that drives environmental conservation and community resilience in Kenya.
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Through funding, partnerships, and global awareness, the U.S. nonprofit enables a Kenyan social enterprise to transform ocean-bound plastic into economic opportunity — creating dignified jobs, restoring marine ecosystems, and strengthening locally led, women-driven initiatives.
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At the core of this model are women-led programs, including the Ocean Mamaz, who lead conservation efforts such as beach clean-ups and mangrove restoration while building scalable livelihood enterprises in regenerative agriculture and circular production.
This integrated system connects waste recovery, manufacturing, and community impact — ensuring that environmental restoration is not a standalone effort, but part of a self-sustaining economic model that reduces pressure on marine ecosystems.
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Every Ocean Sole purchase directly contributes to this cycle — funding conservation, supporting women-led livelihoods, and advancing scalable solutions for coastal ecosystems.
Join us in turning waste into impact, and local action into lasting environmental change.
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