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Flotsam Flo @FlotsamFlo

A Cornish maker, reusing the Unrecyclable Instagram.com/flotsam_flo

Joined December 2021
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The parrot holdall is here!! I’m not sure how long for but look how amazing it’s turned out! Made from a broken parrot inflatable & off cuts of canopies. This bag is pretty unique as I’ve used offcuts & stitched them on top♻️✨ #upcycle #sustainable #bag
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Turning lifejackets into small backpacks! Watch this space but I think these are going to look awesome ❤️ ✨ #cornwall #flotsamflo #upcycling #handmade #circulareconomy #backpack #rucksack #paddlingpool #plasticpollution #sewing #plasticwaste #reducereuserecycle #lifejacket
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Hello little bags! Here are items we made as Christmas gifts upcycled from banners, inflatable & radiator backing offcuts.Kate made more before going into hospital, which will soon be on our website! #bag #upcycle #upcycled #reuse #handmade #upcyclefashion #upcycleart #flotsamflo
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Over Christmas, we made these from broken plastics that can't easily be recycled & made for a friend who’s dog sadly passed away. We’re planning to make more with different breeds, watch this space! #dog #jackrussell #upcycle #upcycled #rainbowbridge #doglover #doglovers
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Ceara sent us a picture of her bumbag made from a broken inflatable. She said "it's perfect for keeping my essentials…I can tuck it under clothes too so all nice and secure." Thank you Ceara! Check out our bumbags: flotsamflo.co.uk #upcycled #sustainable
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I am SO grateful for Tamsin creating this beautiful drawing of Peeper dog and I. Unfortunately, he passed away just before Christmas so this will be cherished. Thank you Tamsin, you are just amazing 💖
Tamsin Dearing The Artist@tamsintheartist
10 Jan 2024
'Kate and Peeper' pencil drawing in six stages. I think that this illustrates well how the tonal values changing influence the overall look of a portrait. Greatest thanks to @FlotsamFlo for being so generous, and sharing herself and her beloved Peeper Dog with us in this way
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Foot update! Before Christmas the horse trod on my foot causing multiple fractures.I’ve had a plate to reattach the ligament,stitches are out,cast is off & I have a boot!I made lots of bags before so keep an eye on my website flotsamflo.co.uk #lisfranc #fracture #upcycle
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The little Octopus bag is on its way. Made from a broken inflatable and off cuts of canopies, both materials that can’t easily be recycled 🐙 💜✨ #upcycle #flotsamflo #reuse #PlasticPollution #handmade #ecofriendly #Sustainability
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HOW AMAZING is this eco Christmas wreath? With greens from broken wetsuits, the zip pull as the loop and board leash stitched inside the wreath to make it rigid. All of this can’t easily be recycled🎄❤️✨ #wetsuit #wetsuitupcycle #christmas #christmasdecoration #holly #flotsamflo
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We used materials that cannot easily be recycled. It's so lovely to see people sewing and reusing materials that cannot easily be recycled. Thank you for everyone who has attended so far. You are amazing!! flotsamflo.co.uk/collections…
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Flotsam Flo Tote Bag workshop feedback: "I was a little nervous coming to a workshop for sewing since the last time I picked up a sewing project was ten years ago! Everything was clearly set out and explained. Love it and cannot wait for the next workshop!" - Wendy
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Do you want to make your own Christmas decorations this year? Learn how to sew and upcycle plastics at our Flotsam Flo workshops. Find out more here: flotsamflo.co.uk/collections… #upcycled #handmade #workshop #upcycledchristmas #flotssamflo #cornwall #eco #christmasdecorations
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I’ve found a little sloth!! How cool is this? A broken inflatable & off cuts of canopy. This will be making its way onto a batch of purses… 💜 flotsamflo.co.uk #sustainable #sew #upcycled #flotsamflo #handmade #upcycled #flotsamflo #sloth #inflatable #christmasgift
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We know someone who can reuse wetsuits!!
Cornish Choughs 〓〓@cornishchoughs
22 May 2023
Morning all - is there anyone in Cornwall just now making use of old wetsuits that are not suitable for resale? Thanks!
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Cornish Choughs 〓〓@cornishchoughs
22 May 2023
Morning all - is there anyone in Cornwall just now making use of old wetsuits that are not suitable for resale? Thanks!
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Biffa@Biffa
10 Mar 2023
Our surplus redistribution business @Company_Shop announced record figures this #FoodWasteActionWeek ✅41,000 tonnes food saved  ✅109 million non-food items saved  ✅18 million products relabelled  ✅3.1 million bottles washed Read the Impact Report here companyshopgroup.co.uk/thesu…
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Hello laptop case! My new @apple laptop needed a case. I’d been given silver offcuts which can’t easily be recycled. I sewed this & some fleece around @hellofreshuk packaging to create a padded case! I love it. #biffa #laptop @Biffa #apple #upcycle #reducewaste #reduceplastic
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HAPPY ST. PIRAN’S DAY!! From one Cornish Business making items from waste and one Peeper dog to all of you - Proud to be Cornish!!☀️ #stpirans #stpiransday #stpiransday2023 #cornwall #cornish #jackrussell #jackrussellterrier #dog #cute #garden #cornishheritage #cornishcommunity
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It’s World Book Day! So I read my favourite book by Charlie Mackesy to Etty the Horse 💖 #horse #worldbookday #worldbookday2023 #charliemackesy #theboythemolethefoxandthehorse #horse #read @AriatEurope @Biffa @WorldBookDayUK @charliemackesy
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When you forgot a hair band but you do have a punctured inner tube ✨ #innertube #puncture #upcycle #reuse #hairband #flotsamflo #bike #bikes
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