Turning Waste into Wonders
At Flotsam Flo, we help businesses transform surplus or waste materials into beautiful, functional, and sustainable products. Our work reduces environmental impact while telling a powerful story of creativity and transformation.
Why Partner with Flotsam Flo?
- Commitment to Sustainability: We work closely with businesses to turn waste materials—like old uniforms, PPE, and promotional items—into new, valuable products, helping companies reduce their environmental footprint.
- Bespoke, Eco-Friendly Products: We specialise in creating unique, branded items—from corporate gifts to homewares—using upcycled materials that reflect your brand’s values.
Our Approach
We collaborate with partners like Biffa to repurpose waste materials into bespoke, functional products that align with sustainability goals. Our eco-friendly products serve as a reminder that we can make a positive impact together.
If your business wants to turn waste into something beautiful and sustainable, Flotsam Flo is here to help. Let’s create something meaningful and eco-conscious together.
Previous Successful Collaborations
- The Postal Museum and Royal Mail: We worked closely with The Postal Museum in London to transform Royal Mail trolley sleeves into stylish and functional products, available for sale in the museum and on their website.
- Chocolarder: We partnered with Chocolarder, a leading sustainable chocolate company, to transform their used cocoa sacks into Christmas stockings. These products have been popular holiday gifts and a great example of the beauty of reusing materials.
- Biffa: Through our collaboration with Biffa, we’ve repurposed their redundant PPE and materials into eco-friendly Christmas decorations for the Crooked Spire Christmas Tree Festival in Chesterfield. This partnership has demonstrated the power of creative reuse.
Creative Reuse & Corporate Gifts: We repurpose a wide variety of materials, from uniforms to packaging, turning them into functional, branded products. Our bespoke, eco-friendly gifts offer businesses a sustainable alternative, creating lasting impressions while supporting the planet.
Empowering Sustainability Together: Flotsam Flo and Biffa
At Flotsam Flo, we are incredibly grateful for the support of Biffa, one of the UK’s leaders in sustainable waste management. Their dedication to sustainability is helping us make a significant impact by supporting our mission to repurpose waste into high-quality, upcycled products. With Biffa’s generous assistance, we have been able to take our creative work to new heights.
Biffa’s Support Includes:
- Studio Space & Workshops: Providing us with a creative space for production.
- Business Mentorship: Offering guidance to refine our processes.
- Connecting with Like-minded Businesses: Expanding opportunities for new collaborations.
With over 100 years of expertise, Biffa is an established leader of sustainable waste management in the UK. Our purpose is to change the way people think about waste and our team of more than 10,000 key workers provide unrivalled end-to-endwaste and recycling solutions for thousands of businesses and millions of households each day. Since 2002 we’ve cut our carbon emissions by 70% and aim to be net zero by 2050. Our long-standing Biffa Award programme and our proud partnership with WasteAid also contribute to major environmental benefits for the UK and beyond. Visit biffa.co.uk or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.