# Newsworthy Flip Flops Paper Flops are Made Using Upcycled Newspapers By Michael Hines | Published 2011-09-14 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-flops References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/fashion_beauty/socially-responsible-flip-flops-upcycled-old-newspapers/) & [ulule](http://www.ulule.com/paperflops/) Paper Flops are flip flops made of newspaper by socially disadvantaged workers in Jakarta, Indonesia. The shoes are made of newspaper and other [sustainable materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe) such as coconut shells, palm tree roots and natural rubber. In addition to being environmentally responsible, Paper Flops are socially responsible. The workers behind these creative sandals range from street children to mentally disabled adults, all of whom get a chance to learn valuable skills and provide for their families. It takes approximately 1 kilogram of newspaper to make a pair of these flip flops, with each pair being priced at $35 for a pre-sale pair. Oh, and don't worry about these flip flops turning to mush when wet. Each pair of Paper Flops is covered in an all-natural water sealant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials and manufacturing methods to create eco-friendly fashion products. - **Socially Responsible Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement inclusive production processes that offer employment opportunities to socially disadvantaged individuals. - **Upcycled Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new consumer products using recycled or upcycled materials to reduce waste and promote sustainability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable practices and materials into the fashion industry to address environmental concerns. - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop inclusive manufacturing processes that provide job opportunities and training for socially disadvantaged individuals. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the production of environmentally friendly consumer products by utilizing recycled or upcycled materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pavement Brick Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unipaver.md) - [Hotel-Approved Sustainable Flip Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-flip-flops.md) - [3d-Printed Collab Flip Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flipflops.md) - [Sustainably Minded Straw Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc-softwear.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Collaborative Premium Flip-Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-sandal.md) - [Maximalist Summer Flip-Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maximalist-summer-flipflops.md)