Tanzania - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

The projects is based on waste recovery. The project is based on production of sustainable bio-briquettes and efficient cooking stove for cooking in Tanzania. The bio- briquettes will be made of wastes( coconut husks, sawdust and rice husks, potato peels)

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

We want to produce sustainable bio-briquettes and energy-efficient cookstoves (clean stoves). Bio-Briquettes: We will utilize readily available wastes( biomas) including coconut shells, sawdust, rice husks, and bagasse to produce bio-briquettes. This diverts agricultural waste from landfills and promotes waste management. We will employ susrainable binders derived from algae and cassava peels. Our bio- briquettes Ignite fast and have long burning time ? 3 hours) Energy-Efficient Cookstoves: • Insulated Chambers: The cookstoves will incorporate well-insulated chambers to trap heat and minimize heat loss, hence maximization of resources.

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

About 90% of Tanzanian households, particularly in rural areas rely on unclean cooking solutions (firewoods, charcoal and traditional biomass cookstoves). These solutions present them with several challenges such as: i. Deforestation: According to the National Forestry Policy Implementation Strategy for 2021 - 2031, it is estimated that 469,420 hectares of forests are cut annually for human activities, including cutting trees for firewood and burning charcoal. ii. Indoor Air Polution: Smoke from the use of unclean cooking solutions contains toxic gases and small dust particles with toxic ingredients that can weaken the respiratory system and cause chronic diseases such as cough, pneumonia, tuberculosis, asthma and lung cancer. Also, these toxins cause pregnancy loss, premature delivery or giving birth to children with health problems. iii. Inefficiency: Traditional cooking solutions waste a large portion of fuel, leading to increased fuel collection time and higher costs for households

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

i. Sustainable Fuel: Bio-briquettes made from agricultural waste can replace traditional firewood and charcoal, reducing deforestation and promoting waste utilization. ii. Improved Health: Bio-briquettes produce less smoke hence protect the respiratoy organs of the users. iii. Fuel Efficiency: Efficient stoves require less fuel, saving households time and money spent on firewood collection and inefficient traditional charcoal. iv. Economic Empowerment: The production and sale of bio-briquettes can create new income opportunities, particularly for women and youth.

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

The project is aimed at serving Tanzanians who rely on charcoal and firewood for cooking especially people from rural areas the women especially. Households: Our primary target market is Tanzanian households seeking a cleaner, more efficient cooking solution. Institutions: We will also cater to small food vendors, prisons, schools, and colleges that require reliable and cost-effective cooking solutions for larger volum

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-01-09

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

2

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

1

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

Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Angel Charles Mng'onya (Environmental Scientist): I am a researcher, In final year of my Master's degree in sustainable energy Science and Engineering at ( NM-AIST) and my research is based on bio- briquettes poduction from wastes. Chief Operations, Marketing and Strategies Officer (COO & CMSO): Adeck Adison Muganda (Industrial Engineer): Adeck leverages his 5 years of business management experience (founder of a healthy food restaurant startup and co-founder of a software-as-a-service enterprise) and knowledge of urban waste management (final year project) to oversee business operations and implement effective marketing strategies. Chief Technical Officer (CTO): Alphonce John Haruna (Environmental Scientist): Alphonce contributes his vast experience in clean cooking solutions. For the past 3 years, he's focused on developing efficient bio-briquettes and cookstoves. His master's degree in Integrated Sanitation

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

This project will create job opportunities, The production of bio-briquettes involves Waste collection, drying, carbonization, binder preparation, drying and packing. In each production chain we will need people hence job opportunities. The people employed will obtain money for the living.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

5

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Cutting down of trees for charcoal contribute to deforrestation, Forests are the main contributers of rain( hydrological cycle). Hence the sustainable bio- briquettes will eliminate/ reduce cutting down of trees for charcoal and firewood hence climatic protection and enhence availability of rain. The rain is the source of water for agricultural practices, live stocks and the whole bio-diversity at large.

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

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02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

The bio-briquettes are smoke less compared to charcoal and firewood. This protects the health from respiratory diseases once used in indoor environment. Bio-briquettes is clean energy.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

We are researchers we are proceeding with doing different researches on clean energy to upgrade our products. But also the idea will contribute to the body of knowledge through publications and trainings.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

Both male female are involed in the project. And when employing we will consider gender equality because we know both genders can perform the roles at the same capacity

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

6

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Our projects contribute to sustaibable management of water and sanitation. Forests play a big role in the hydrological cycle, conservation of forests equates to conservation of water resources. We want to produce sustainable bio-briquettes to teplace charcoal as a heat source for cooking this will lead to decline of defforesration and hence water resource conseevation especially tje rivers.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Yes, Bio-briquettes from agricultural waste is a clean energy and it is affordable because it originates from wastes. We recycle wastes to energy. During the process of production we carbonize the raw materials to reduce the volatile matter and this cause them to be smokeless and hence it is clean energy and protects the health of thd users.

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

We are doing waste management and this eliminates wastes from households and the environment al large hence providing a comfortable environment to the people. But also it contribute to the economic growth of indivifuals(employees) and the country at large.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

We are researchers, We have come with a product from biomass( waste) for energy use which is an innovation and we are proceeding with the innovation and research to be better and the best in the market.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

3

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

This contributrs to sustainable cities thtough waste management. A city full of wastes is a dirty city. but we recycle the wastes into useful product and this contributes in a cleaner environment. The wastes from the market will be collected and reused to produce energy. But also reduce the volume of packed wastes in landfills and hence sustainable cities

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

6

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Greenhouse gas emission is a primary causer of climatic change. The greenhouses gas are mostly produced through burning of fuel for energy prodiction. But also trees are the main consumers of carbondioxide for photosynthrsis. Production of bio-briquettes will eliminate cutting down of trees and enhence the use of clean energy from recycling of wastes. These organic wastes when left to decompose in open environment they methane which is also a greenhouse gas and contribute to climatic change. Due to that it is important to recycle then for environmental conservation. The project of bio-briquettes contributes significantly to climate action by mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable practices. Bio-briquettes are produced from renewable biomass sources such as agricultural residues and organic waste, which reduces reliance on fossil fuels like coal and oil. By substituting these traditional fuels with bio-briquettes, the project helps decrease carbon dioxide

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

6

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

Bio-briquettes production supports life below water by reducing the reliance on traditional charcoal and wood fuels, which are often linked to deforestation and soil erosion. These environmental impacts lead to increased sedimentation and runoff into water bodies, degrading aquatic habitats and harming marine life. By promoting sustainable bio-briquettes made from agricultural waste, we help protect forests and maintain healthier ecosystems. This, in turn, reduces sedimentation and pollution in rivers, lakes, and oceans, thereby preserving water quality and supporting the diverse life forms that depend on these aquatic environments.

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

6

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Bio-briquettes production supports life on land by promoting sustainable resource use and reducing deforestation. By utilizing agricultural waste and other organic materials as raw inputs, bio-briquettes offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional charcoal and wood fuels, which often contribute to forest depletion. This shift not only preserves natural habitats and biodiversity but also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, mitigating climate change. Additionally, the production process can create economic opportunities for rural communities, fostering local development and improving livelihoods. Overall, bio-briquettes production plays a significant role in conserving terrestrial ecosystems and enhancing the well-being of people and wildlife.

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

4

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

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

2

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

6

05.08 Justification

While many existing briquettes face drawbacks such as longer ignition times and reliance on charcoal fines derived from trees, our product addresses these challenges by utilizing biomass and organic binders from wastes as well that we are able to produce effective bio- briquettes. Our briquettes ignite quickly, burn for a long duration, and possess a high calorific value, making them more user-friendly and environmentally sustainable.

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

In the bio-briquettes production industry, main competitors include other bio-briquette manufacturers, LPG, natural gas, and alternative renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy. To stand out, the business emphasizes on using locally-sourced, sustainable raw materials, implementing advanced production technologies for better efficiency and quality, and offering cost-effective products with high energy content. Additionally, exceptional customer service, and the environmental benefits of bio-briquettes over traditional fuels further differentiate the business.

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

Yes. I have helped a woman with baking equipments so that She is able to make a living for herself. I talk to ladies and encourage concerning their ability to do anything they wish to and study any subject they desire because they have what it takes to be anybody they want.