Neeva Sumaria

On Kenya’s Lamu coast, a traditional dhow built from recycled plastic sails as a bold symbol of change. Created by the Flipflopi Project, the vessel transforms community-collected waste into opportunity, tackling plastic pollution while preserving cultural heritage. Through innovation, education, and grassroots action, Flipflopi demonstrates how circular economy principles can empower communities and drive lasting environmental impact.

An article dedicated to the single most important carbon sink on our planet, Mangroves. Mangrove forests are entangled ecosystems that can act as a barrier between the land and sea. Considering their adaptations to saline and brackish waters, their population has bloomed throughout the years, reaching around 60,000 hectares in Kenya alone!