Tanzania - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Project aims to revolutionize waste management in Tanzania by establishing cutting-edge recycling infrastructure, transforming waste into valuable finished goods, creating jobs, and promoting environmental conservation through sustainable practices.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Transforming waste management in Tanzania by establishing advanced recycling facilities. Our goal is to process diverse waste types including plastics, paper, glass, metals, organics, textiles, rubber, and wood into recycled products like plastic pellets, paper sheets, glassware, metal fixtures, compost, biogas, recycled textiles, rubber mats and furniture. Our plan includes creating jobs and business opportunities in waste collection, sorting, manufacturing, and sales sectors. We aim to expand operations to cities like Dodoma, Mwanza, Arusha, and Mbeya within five years, establishing regional leadership in sustainable waste solutions. Through community outreach and educational campaigns, we will promote responsible waste management practices nationwide. By collaborating with local communities, vocational institutions, and international partners, Eco-Life Innovation aims to lead Tanzania towards a more sustainable future, supporting economic growth and environmental conservation.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

The main problem Eco-Life Innovation seeks to address is Tanzania's severe waste management crisis, characterized by rapidly increasing urban populations and overwhelmed landfills. With only 30% of solid waste properly collected and disposed of, the remaining 70% contributes to widespread environmental pollution, including land and water contamination, disease transmission, biodiversity loss, and air pollution. Current small-scale recycling efforts are insufficient to manage the growing waste volume, necessitating a comprehensive, scalable solution that integrates advanced recycling technologies to reduce landfill dependency, promote a circular economy, and mitigate environmental and health risks across the country.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

1. Business Opportunities • Waste Collection Services: Leasing of garbage trucks and provision of waste bins to households • Product Distribution: Distributors and retailers for market expansion and e-commerce platforms • Equipment Leasing: Leasing services for the recycling plant equipments • Marketing & Sales: Marketing and sales activites 2. Job Creation • Waste Collection and Management: Drivers, collection point managers, and waste sorters • Manufacturing and Production: Machine operators, technicians, and quality control inspectors • Sales and Distribution: Retail staff, logistics coordinators, and e-commerce specialists • Administrative and Support Services: Finance, HR, and customer service 3 Sustainable Energy: • Biogas Production: Produce biogas for cooking and heating applications, reducing reliance on fossil fuels • Briquettes Manufacturing: Briquettes as an alternative fuel source, contributing to environmental conservation by reducing deforestation and carbon emissions

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

1. Urban households 2. businesses 3. Institutions

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2019-11-30

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

5

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

3

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

1. Ndayishimiye Kahisha; Senior Products Manager 2. Rosemary Bigirwa; Senior Marketing and Sales Manager 3. Maria Mabela; Senior Sales Manager 4. Yessi Yassin; Senior Account Manager 5. Andrew Badeleya Senior ICT Application Manager

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

a) Energy (equipment, services, sustainable energy and fuel)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Will attain the goal by creating: 1. Job opportunities for those that will be hired by the business. 2. Business opportunities to starting or growing business in areas that the proposed project will lease e.g. garbage trucks

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Will attain goal by giving people the capability to buy food. A goal assisted through creating: 1. Job opportunities for those that will be hired by the business. 2. Business opportunities to starting or growing business in areas that the proposed project will lease e.g. garbage trucks

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

1. Establish Comprehensive Waste Management: Develop state-of-the-art recycling infrastructure in major cities across Tanzania, beginning with Dar es Salaam, and expand operations to other major cities (Dodoma, Mwanza, Arusha and Mbeya) within five years. 2. Promote Environmental Conservation: Lead efforts in environmental conservation by significantly reducing waste sent to landfills and promoting the development of eco-friendly products.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

6

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

Establish training programs and partnerships with vocational institutions to skill and employ local communities in waste management and recycling sectors. Increase direct employment by 20% annually and indirect employment by 15% through expanding operations and enhancing production capacities.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

The proposed business will make sure to deploy gender equality while recruiting for the job vacancies.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Reduction of pollution in the water sources.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Eco-Life Innovation promotes sustainable energy practices through the production of biogas and briquettes: • Biogas Production: Utilizing organic waste through anaerobic digestion to produce biogas for cooking and heating applications, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. • Briquettes Manufacturing: Compressing organic waste into briquettes as an alternative fuel source, contributing to environmental conservation by reducing deforestation and carbon emissions.

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

1. Business Opportunities • Waste Collection Services: Leasing of garbage trucks and provision of waste bins to households • Product Distribution: Distributors and retailers for market expansion and e-commerce platforms • Equipment Leasing: Leasing services for the recycling plant equipment • Marketing & Sales: Marketing and sales activities 2. Job Creation • Waste Collection and Management: Drivers, collection point managers, and waste sorters • Manufacturing and Production: Machine operators, technicians, and quality control inspectors • Sales and Distribution: Retail staff, logistics coordinators, and e-commerce specialists • Administrative and Support Services: Finance, HR, and customer service

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

• Establish Comprehensive Waste Management: Develop state-of-the-art recycling infrastructure in major cities across Tanzania, beginning with Dar es Salaam, and expand operations to other major cities (Dodoma, Mwanza, Arusha and Mbeya) within five years. • Create Economic Growth and Job Opportunities: Generate over 200 direct jobs and numerous indirect employment opportunities in waste collection, sorting, manufacturing, and sales sectors. • Promote Environmental Conservation: Lead efforts in environmental conservation by significantly reducing waste sent to landfills and promoting the development of eco-friendly products.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

The project aims to ensure: 1. Equality on job opportunities created. 2. Equality in business opportunities created.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

• Establish Comprehensive Waste Management: Develop state-of-the-art recycling infrastructure in major cities across Tanzania, beginning with Dar es Salaam, and expand operations to other major cities (Dodoma, Mwanza, Arusha and Mbeya) within five years. • Create Economic Growth and Job Opportunities: Generate over 200 direct jobs and numerous indirect employment opportunities in waste collection, sorting, manufacturing, and sales sectors. • Promote Environmental Conservation: Lead efforts in environmental conservation by significantly reducing waste sent to landfills and promoting the development of eco-friendly products.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

1. Business Opportunities (Circular Economy): • Waste Collection Services: Leasing of garbage trucks and provision of waste bins to households, creating opportunities for local entrepreneurs in the waste management sector. • Product Distribution: Partnerships with distributors and retailers for market expansion and e-commerce platforms for nationwide sales. • Equipment Leasing: Offering leasing services for specialized recycling equipment to other businesses and municipalities. • Marketing & Sales: Offering marketing and sales opportunities to specialized agencies in the marketing and sales industry. 2. Job Creation (Circular Economy): Eco-Life Innovation will generate over 200 direct jobs and numerous indirect employment opportunities across various sectors: • Waste Collection and Management: Drivers, collection point managers, and waste sorters. • Manufacturing and Production: Machine operators, technicians, and quality control inspectors. • Sales and Distribution: Retail staff, l

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

• Promote Environmental Conservation: Lead efforts in environmental conservation by significantly reducing waste sent to landfills and promoting the development of eco-friendly products. • Establish Comprehensive Waste Management: Develop state-of-the-art recycling infrastructure in major cities across Tanzania, beginning with Dar es Salaam, and expand operations to other major cities (Dodoma, Mwanza, Arusha and Mbeya) within five years.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

The project aims to preserve water sources.

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

• Promote Environmental Conservation: Lead efforts in environmental conservation by significantly reducing waste sent to landfills and promoting the development of eco-friendly products.

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

5

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

1. Creating safe work environment 2. Equality in job opportunities 3. Collaboration with city municipals and other government institutions to foster justice and peace in Tanzania.

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

1. Partnership with Municiple councils and pother government institutions. 2. Partnership with other business complementing project activities.

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

5

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

6

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

5

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

5

05.08 Justification

PROPOSED SOLUTION 1. Waste Collection: Eco-Life Innovation will establish a robust waste collection system in Dar es Salaam, leasing garbage trucks and providing waste bins to households and businesses. We will manage collection points to streamline waste flow to our recycling facility. 2. Recycling Facility and Sorting Process: Eco-Life Innovation will operate a state-of-the-art recycling facility in Dar es Salaam, equipped with advanced sorting technologies and manual processes to segregate recyclable materials effectively. 3. Waste Processing into Recycled Products: Eco-Life Innovation will convert sorted recyclables into finished products through various processing methods tailored to each material type. 4. Onsite Shop and Distribution: Eco-Life Innovation will establish an onsite shop at the recycling facility for direct sales of recycled products. Partnerships with distributors and retailers will facilitate broader market reach through physical and online stores.

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

1. WasteCare Tanzania: I stand out through refinement of finished goods. 2. Zoom Waste Management: I stand out through refinement of finished goods and land-fill management. 3. Mwanza Waste Solutions: I stand out through recycling and refinement of finished goods. 4. GreenTech Environmental: I stand out through waste collection, refinement of finished goods and land-fill management. 5. EcoWaste Solutions: I stand out through refinement of finished goods and land-fill management.

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Pad drives for female entrepreneurs: Donation drives where people in the community can come and buy sanitary pads for women and girls who can't afford them. All sanitary pad supplies are done by women entrepreneurs.