It’s the simple steps that add up. In this case, surplus flip flop material which is generated during the production process of making the shoes, would normally fall on the factory floor and head to the landfill. Now these scraps are gathered and used to create these colorful doormats.
Available in two sizes:
small: 26″ L x 17″ x .75″ H – $20.00
large: 35″ L x 22″ W x .75″ H – $40.00
Uncommon Goods
Made in the Philippines, these colorful baskets are great catch-alls for clutter clean up around the house. Created from recycled foam rubber scraps generated from flip-flop factories. A great way to contribute to keeping waste out of the landfill.
Comes as a set of two baskets:
1) small: 12″ dia x 12″ H
2) large: 17″ dia x 14″ H
$120.00 for the set of two.
Uncommon Goods
We can never have enough storage boxes in our lives, and due to the recycled nature of these boxes, they help us feel good as we clear up the mess and chaos that sometimes encroaches on our lives. Perfect for stashing the kids toys or your magazine addiction.
Sold as a set of two boxes:
1) small: 12″ W x 18.5″ L x 12″ H,
2) large: 15″ W x 24″ L x 14″ H
$120.00 for the set of two.
Uncommon Goods
Another product made from industrial leftovers from flip flop manufacturing, the Miss Rio Ottoman (2003) was designed by Karin Wittmann Wilsmann. The design is manufactured by social organizations that provide work for otherwise unemployed craftspeople from Brazil.
H 14″ W 24″ D 24″
$350.00
Design Within Reach