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I want to make Flip Flops in Indonesia out of recycled plastics collected from the ocean.
Some things that need to be considered and researched include:
• I need to know whether the recycled PET plastic can be strung into a comfortable woven inner core?
• If the Recycled PET plastic straps can be strung together as to look like old used discarded fishing line and whether its even comfortable. Also thinking about if it’s the best option to keep clean, so dirt doesn’t get trapped in between the pieces of line and become a pain to keep clean or become abrasive to the skin?
• Can the straps be threaded in between the first two layers and melted together to link up with each other and bond all together with the woven inner core to create and indestructible strap?
• Can we make the flip flop completely recyclable?
• Can we recycle EVA foam? Or is there a better product to use that is safer on the environment?
• Can we collect all types of plastic from the ocean, clean it and melt it into the woven inner core (I know they have already created a machine in Bali capable of taking all plastics and making it into recycled plastic pallets)?
• Can we have a clear strip on top of the Flip Flop to reveal the inner core to get a visual of the recycled marine waste inside?
• Can we use recycled tires for the bottom tread?
• How many recycling machines and how many production machines do I need to create one Flip Flop.?
• What would be the overall ball park cost to manufacture one flip flop?
Some things that need to be considered and researched include:
• I need to know whether the recycled PET plastic can be strung into a comfortable woven inner core?
• If the Recycled PET plastic straps can be strung together as to look like old used discarded fishing line and whether its even comfortable. Also thinking about if it’s the best option to keep clean, so dirt doesn’t get trapped in between the pieces of line and become a pain to keep clean or become abrasive to the skin?
• Can the straps be threaded in between the first two layers and melted together to link up with each other and bond all together with the woven inner core to create and indestructible strap?
• Can we make the flip flop completely recyclable?
• Can we recycle EVA foam? Or is there a better product to use that is safer on the environment?
• Can we collect all types of plastic from the ocean, clean it and melt it into the woven inner core (I know they have already created a machine in Bali capable of taking all plastics and making it into recycled plastic pallets)?
• Can we have a clear strip on top of the Flip Flop to reveal the inner core to get a visual of the recycled marine waste inside?
• Can we use recycled tires for the bottom tread?
• How many recycling machines and how many production machines do I need to create one Flip Flop.?
• What would be the overall ball park cost to manufacture one flip flop?
Gaut G.
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