About Us

We’re a Kenyan Social Enterprise transforming discarded flip-flops into vibrant, hand-carved sculptures. Cleaning beaches, creating jobs, and telling a global story of hope.

Registred nonprofit organization

Ocean Sole is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the United States, dedicated to supporting community, conservation, and creative impact in Kenya.

Through funding, partnerships, and global awareness campaigns, the U.S. nonprofit empowers our Kenyan social enterprise to turn ocean waste into opportunity — through art, dignified jobs, and environmental action.

We don’t just create upcycled sculptures — we support a wide range of impact initiatives that uplift communities, protect marine life, and inspire global change.

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How Your Purchase Helps

Shop with purpose

Every time you shop with us, you become part of something bigger.
For every$25 spent, we give directly to charitable programs supporting:

Beach cleanups

Across Kenya’s coastline

Marine conservation

Projects, including sea turtle protection

Job creation

For over 100 artisans, many of whom are women

Eco-Education

For students, schools, and local communities

Our Mission

Transforming ocean waste into Art, Jobs, Impact, Change & Hope.

Our Vision

A world where oceans are flip‑flop free & coastal communities thrive.

What We Do

We upcycle discarded flip-flops from Kenyan beaches and waterways, turning them into vibrant, hand-carved sculptures that clean the planet and create dignified employment.
Our Mission
Our Vision
What we do

🌍 Our Impact Travels Far

Our mission has caught the world’s eye. Every partnership helps us clean more oceans, support more artisans, and tell a bigger story of purpose through art.
BEACH CLEANUPS

❤️ Our Story

Ocean Sole was born on the shores of Kenya — where vibrant beaches are shadowed by the plastic tide washing in every day. Among the most common pollutants? Discarded flip-flops.

What began as a small community cleanup became something bigger: a movement to turn ocean pollution into purpose.

Today, we collect thousands of flip-flops from coastlines, waterways, and informal waste sites. Instead of adding to the problem, we transform them, by hand, into bold, joyful works of art. From miniature elephants to towering installations, each piece is a symbol of circular design and environmental hope.

♻️ Clean
We remove thousands of flip-flops from beaches and waterways every week — and give them new life through art.
🛍️ Retail
From lions to sea turtles, our vibrant creations fund cleanups, support artisans, and spark conversations worldwide.
🤝 Partnerships
We collaborate with zoos, aquariums, galleries, and purpose-driven brands to make art that inspires change.
🎨 Customs Pieces
Whether it's a life-sized sculpture or a branded installation, we bring your ideas to life with colour, care, and creativity.
THE WORKSHOP
Where the Magic Happens

Our Nairobi Workshop

Located in Karen Village, Nairobi, our vibrant workshop is where discarded flip-flops find new life and where over 20 talented Kenyan artisans transform waste into art.

Here, each piece is made by hand with care, skill, and story. Our process is entirely manual, rooted in traditional carving and powered by purpose. We’re proud to empower women, uplift local talent, and create dignified jobs that spark real change.

The workshop is also open to the world. We host school groups, art students, and curious travelers for inspiring tours, giving a behind-the-scenes look at how sustainability meets creativity.

And yes, there’s a shop too, where you can take a piece of the magic home.

👀 Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Step inside our colorful workshop and experience the magic! Watch Kenyan artisans turn discarded flip-flops into incredible art! A fun, eye-opening visit for all ages.
🎓 Education & Impact
We host students, schools, and visitors eager to learn about marine pollution, sustainability, and ethical craftsmanship.
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BEFORE & AFTER

What once polluted our beaches now inspires people around the world.

We collect discarded flip-flops polluting coastlines and transform them into bold, handmade sculptures — each one carrying a message of hope, creativity, and environmental action
Before
After
THE RIPPLE EFFECT

🌿 Our Impact Reaches Beyond the Shore

From marine conservation to community empowerment, we support projects that create real, lasting change.

🐢 Supporting Sea Turtle Conservation

We proudly support local sea turtle conservation efforts across Kenya — funding beach cleanups, nest monitoring, and education to protect these ancient ocean wanderers. Every sculpture helps us keep their habitats safe and plastic-free.

🌸 Empowering Women Through Art

Across Kenya, women play a vital role in our mission — from collecting flip-flops along coastlines to handcrafting vibrant sculptures in our Nairobi workshop. Through training, stable income, and creative expression, we support women in building brighter, more sustainable futures.
OUR IMPACT

By the Numbers

Every flip-flop we collect is a step toward a cleaner planet and a more empowered community. Here’s what your support makes possible:
19,000+

Flip-Flops Recycled Every Week

Collected from coastlines, cities, and waterways across Kenya.
100+

Job Opportunities Created

Collectors, carvers, and conservationists all working together for ocean impact.
30,000+

Art Pieces Around the World

From tiny turtles to towering giraffes, each sculpture a story of transformation, now living in homes, galleries, zoos, and public spaces across the globe.

🌍 Where to Find Us

Our impact begins in Kenya — with a vibrant workshop, cleanups, and community programs. We ship globally from our U.S. fulfillment center and partner with purpose-driven retailers worldwide — from zoos to galleries — to share our mission far and wide.