New partnership with Flotsam Flo

We are happy to announce a new partnership with Royal Mail and Cornish small business Flotsam Flo to upcycle a selection of Royal Mail’s old trolley sleeves into unique handmade bags.

The Postal Museum has committed to make meaningful change to its operation and achieve the goal of Net Zero emissions by 2040. This partnership supports this goal, as well as a UK-based small business and the work of the museum.

The upcycled handmade bags are available exclusively for pre-order online at The Postal Museum ahead of Christmas and instore from late November (subject to availability).

Kate Doran, Founder of Flotsam Flo, said:

It’s been an incredible experience collaborating with Royal Mail to give its trolley sleeves a second life as beautiful handmade bags. At Flotsam Flo, we are all about reducing waste and finding beauty in sustainability. I still can’t quite believe I am working with Royal Mail and the fact my items are on sale through the Postal Museum in London – but if I do say so myself, they make the perfect Christmas gift. This wouldn’t have been possible without the support and belief that Biffa has in me – it’s a real pinch me moment as someone from Cornwall who simply loves turning waste into something beautiful.

Matt Gower, Royal Mail’s Head of ESG, added:

Royal Mail is always looking for ways to reduce our waste, and the more creative the better. We love the bags that Flotsam Flo has created – our trolley sleeves have never looked so good. Embracing circularity is a key part of our Steps to Zero strategy to reach Net-Zero, and it’s great to work with partners who share this goal.