Uganda - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

AVA tech is a startup that produces electronic appliances from single-use plastic waste. We do so by substituting plastic components in electronic devices with those made from upcycled plastic waste as a way of putting plastic waste to use.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

At AVA Tech we transforms a global waste problem into a solution for another global problem . the demand for consumer electronics. With the global demand for electronic appliances growing and the need for more sustainable sources of raw materials. AVA tech aims to fulfill this need by utilizing upcycled plastic waste to produce plastic components for electronic devices. We aim to produce high-quality and affordable electronic devices from single-use plastic waste. We produce products that have high plastic composition and that are popular in within the region these include radios, lighting fixtures and wireless headphones. Through our project we aim at being able to positively impact both communities and the environment by being able to provide employment and putting plastic waste to use respectively

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

Poor disposal of plastic waste has had adverse effects on vulnerable communities in major urban areas. This is a result of inadequate plastic waste disposal infrastructure that can't cope with the vast amounts of plastic waste produced daily. This results into leakages that contaminate waste sources exposing communities to risk of diseases and blocking drainage channels causing flooding in slums.

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

Despite being made from plastic waste our products offer several benefits. 1. Environmental impact: By upcycling single-use plastic waste into useful products, we are reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and oceans. 2. Resource efficiency: By utilizing an already existing resource like plastic waste we're able to cut the cost of acquiring new raw material. 3. Cost-effectiveness: We produce at a low price given the fact that our main raw material is in abundant supply and the technology needed to produce is readily available 4. Affordability: Products are moderately priced making them extremely affordable whilst still maintaining standard performance. 5. Community impact: We hope to be able to clean up communities by putting plastic waste to use and to employ people in the process as well as impacting their social economic wellbeing

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

1. Consumers: More and more people will be able to afford electronic appliances as result of lower prices 2. Local Communities: Particularly in areas where waste management infrastructure is lacking, this initiative can help reduce the amount of plastic waste in the environment, contributing to cleaner neighborhoods and potentially improving public health. 3. Retailers and Distributors: Businesses that sell electronic appliances will greatly benefit from our offering since they will incur less cost since products will be locally produced and cheaper compared to imports. This creates a larger profit margin for local dealers. 4. Environmental Agencies: Since project aligns with global efforts to reduce plastic waste and promote circular economy principles. It could help these entities meet their environmental targets. 5. Waste Management Companies: These businesses could see an increase in demand for their services as more plastic waste is recycled and upcycled.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2002-06-12

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

3

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

2

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

Ahwera Jesse Jordan: technical expert with over 2 years of experience working with various startups. he is also a skill computer programmer and cyber security expert in training. Cynthia Linet: A marketeer by birth cynthias marketing skills are a crucial in making sure we developed the right products for the right demographics. With skills she attained from running her own startup shez a crucial part of the team komuhendo caroline : Our product designer whose responsible for the way our products look and are designed. With a background in fashion we feel she'z the right fit for our startup

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?

c) Industry (equipment, commercial, logistical and professional services, transport)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

6

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

The production of electronic devices from recycled single-use plastic waste can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) "No Poverty" in multiple ways. 1. Job Creation: Gathering, classifying, and processing plastic garbage can lead to the creation of jobs, especially for the impoverished. This might raise living standards and offer a steady income. 2. Community Empowerment: We may empower local communities and give them access to important resources and skills by incorporating them in the waste management process. 3. Economic Growth: The production of electronic appliances from upcycled plastic waste can stimulate economic growth. It can lead to the creation of new markets and industries centered around waste management and upcycling 4. Improved Living Conditions: We can contribute to cleaner neighborhoods and potentially improved public health1. This is particularly beneficial for poor communities that are often disproportionately affected by pollution

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

4

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

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

we hope to contribute to 1. Reducing Environmental Pollution: By upcycling single-use plastic waste, you are reducing the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills and oceans. This helps to decrease soil and water pollution, which can have harmful effects on human health. 2. Reducing Health Risks: When plastic waste is disposed of incorrectly, harmful chemicals may leak into the environment. These substances can contaminate food chains and water sources, which can result in a variety of health problems for people, including infections and hormone abnormalities. You can lower your risk of these health issues by upcycling plastic garbage. 3. Promoting Clean Water: we hope to also produce water purifiers, which directly contributes to providing access to safe and clean drinking water. This is crucial for preventing water-borne diseases and promoting good health.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

4

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

5

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

AVA Tech’s initiative can contribute to the Gender Equality Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 5) in several ways: 1. Job Creation: By producing consumer electronics from single-use plastic waste, AVA Tech could create new job opportunities. These jobs will equitably be distributed to both genders based on skill set . 2 Women in Leadership: As a startup, AVA Tech has the opportunity to promote women in leadership roles within its our organizational structure. 3. Affordable Products: By providing affordable, eco-friendly products, AVA Tech will ensure that people of all genders have access to essential electronics for business. This can be an enabler for economically disadvantaged women and men to improve their business operations . 4. Development of Skills: AVA Tech will offer training on recycling and value chain participation. These programs may provide everyone, regardless of gender, with the skills required for these new jobs by making sure they are open to all genders.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

AVA Tech’s initiative contributes to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of Clean Water and Sanitation in several ways; 1. Reducing Plastic Pollution: By upcycling single-use plastic waste, We help to reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in water bodies. This helps to prevent water pollution, protecting both marine life and the quality of water for human use. 2. Promoting Circular Economy: Our initiative promotes a circular economy where waste is seen as a resource rather than a problem. This kind of thinking can promote more environmentally friendly waste management techniques thus less plastic waste polluting water sources. 3.Preventing Landfill Leachate: When plastic waste is dumped in landfills, it can produce a liquid called leachate as it decomposes. This leachate can contaminate groundwater sources if not properly managed. By upcycling plastic waste, AVA Tech helps to reduce the amount of waste in landfills, thereby reducing the risk of leachate production.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

4

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

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. Job Creation: By upcycling single-use plastic waste into consumer electronics, AVA Tech is creating new jobs in the areas of waste collection, sorting, processing, and manufacturing. 2. Sustainable Economic Growth: Our initiative promotes a circular economy, which is a more sustainable model of economic growth. By turning waste into a resource, AVA Tech is adding value to the economy and potentially stimulating growth in a way that is environmentally sustainable. 3. Innovation and Infrastructure: AVA Tech’s innovative approach to upcycling plastic waste requires the development of new technologies and infrastructure. This aligns with SDG target 9.5 which aims to enhance scientific research and upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors. 4. Entrepreneurship: As a new company, AVA Tech is fostering an entrepreneurial culture, which is essential for job development and economic expansion.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

1. Innovation in Sector: AVA Tech is bringing new ideas to the consumer electronics sector by using recycled plastic to replace plastic parts in electrical gadgets. This is a creative method that can encourage other businesses to reconsider the materials and procedures they use. 2. Resource Efficiency: AVA Tech's program encourages the consumer electronics sector to be more resource efficient, which is important for sustainable industrialization (SDG objective 9.4). 3. Technological Development: Upcycling plastic waste into components fit for electronic devices involves the creation and use of new technologies, supporting SDG target 9.5, which aims to advance industrial sectors' technological capacities and advance scientific research. 4. Sustainable Infrastructure: AVA Tech is contributing to the development of a more sustainable infrastructure for the manufacturing of consumer electronics by establishing a supply chain that recycles waste single-use plastic components. for gadgets.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

5

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

1. Economic Opportunities: AVA Tech is generating new revenue streams by utilizing waste plastic. This may result in the creation of jobs in the manufacturing and waste management industries, thereby giving marginalized people jobs and promoting income equality. 2. Access to Technology: AVA Tech will be able to give those with lesser incomes more access to technology by manufacturing reasonably priced consumer gadgets. This can encourage social inclusion and lessen the digital gap. 3. Environmental Justice: Underprivileged populations are disproportionately impacted by plastic pollution. AVA Tech is supporting environmental justice and reducing these negative effects on the environment by upcycling plastic waste. 4. Innovation and Entrepreneurship: AVA Tech's creative approach may encourage other businesses to create solutions to social inequities. This can create an ecology of inclusive creativity.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

6

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

1. Promoting the Circular Economy: AVA Tech contributes to the circular economy by recycling and reusing single-use plastics, which keeps resources in circulation for longer. This method reduces the constant extraction of new resources and ensures that polymers are not thrown after a single usage. AVA Tech extends the life cycle of plastics by making valuable products from waste materials, setting an example of sustainability that other industries might follow. 2. Sustainable Production Practices: We promote sustainable production techniques by utilizing repurposed plastics in new ways. The manufacturing process of employing recycled plastics has a lower environmental impact than using new plastics, resulting in decreased carbon emissions and energy usage. 3. Reducing Environmental Impact: Upcycled plastics used in new products contribute minimally to greenhouse gas emissions, boosting the sustainability of the manufacturing process.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

1. Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Almost all plastic is produced using fossil fuels, particularly oil and shale gas1. Plastic manufacture requires a significant amount of energy, accounting for roughly 10% of global annual fossil fuel consumption1. AVA Tech's upcycling of plastic waste helps reduce the demand for new plastic production, which can be energy-intensive and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions 2. Energy Conservation: Upcycling helps fight climate change by preventing the exploitation of raw materials and saving energy.4. It lowers the need for additional raw materials while producing new goods, which lowers energy consumption.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

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

2

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

2

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.

6

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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.

6

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.

2

05.08 Justification

The innovation in AVA Tech lies in several areas: 1. Upcycling Plastic Waste: transforming single-use plastic waste into components for electronic devices is our approach waste management. It not only addresses the global waste problem but also provides a sustainable source of raw materials for the growing demand for electronic appliances. 2. Production of Affordable Electronics: The ability to produce high-quality and affordable electronic devices from upcycled plastic waste is another innovative aspect in our project. This not only makes technology more accessible to a wider audience but also promotes a circular economy. 3. Relevance: The focus on producing products that are popular within the region, shows an innovative approach to meeting local needs and preferences.

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

Our main competitors are imported products but we still have an upper hand in ways several; 1. Sustainability: AVA Tech's strategy to upcycling plastic into electrical products solves a global waste problem while also promoting environmental sustainability. 2. Local Employment: By creating local jobs, AVA Tech not only benefits the local economy but also improves its brand image and reputation in the community. 3. Adaptation to Local Demand: AVA Tech meets the demands and tastes of the local market by developing popular items in the region. 4. Reduced Dependence on Imports: By manufacturing domestically, AVA Tech decreases its reliance on foreign suppliers, which can be advantageous from an economic standpoint.

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

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