Ocean Beach Cleanup | Turning Pollution Into Flip-Flop Art For The Sake Of Sustainability

In this episode, we discuss sustainable art with Erin Smith, the CEO of Ocean Sole. Erin is an eco-advocate passionate about spreading conservation awareness in fun and creative ways. 

Ocean Sole specializes in creating life-size endangered species replicas from flip flops. This is done in an effort to educate people on ocean health, positively impact low-income communities, and contribute to ocean conservation.

Ocean Sole is on a mission to clean polluted beaches and provide careers to artisans in affected areas. Located in Kenya, they are making a difference in local ecosystems and communities alike. What’s next for this unique social enterprise? Tune in now to learn more!

In this conversation, we cover:

• The impacts of plastic pollution on marine life.
• Why flip flops are so hard to recycle and reuse. 
• Different pieces of art that Ocean Sole creates. 
• The economic impact that Ocean Sole has on local communities. 

You can find more on Ocean Sole by visiting their website!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C