Ghana - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

ReBorn Ghana tackles plastic pollution choking our waterways. We will transform this waste into strong, affordable paving blocks and tiles, creating cleaner communities and empowering a sustainable future.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Imagine crystal-clear rivers free from plastic waste and good enough for drinking, domestic use and commercial use. ReBorn Ghana transforms that dream into reality. We tackle Ghana's plastic crisis by upcycling plastic choking our waterways and polluting our waterbodies into strong, affordable paving blocks and tiles. This isn't just about construction, it's also about transformation. The following are some of our major goals. 1. Cleaning Our Waters: We will remove harmful plastic, which shall protect aquatic ecosystems and public health. 2. Empowering Communities: We will offer cost-effective paving solutions, creating cleaner, safer walkways and public spaces. Building a Circular Economy: We give plastic waste a valuable second life, reducing reliance on virgin materials and saving our environment.

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

We aim to solve two main problems: 1. The pollution of our water resources especially those in the cities which could beyond giving us drinking water, water for commercial use and domestic use, server as a tourist attraction. 2. Lack of affordable and durable pavement blocks and tiles.

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

Here are some benefits of using the pavement bricks or tiles we will produce: 1. Eco-Friendly: Reduce plastic waste choking our waters and promote a circular economy. 2. Community Boost: Affordable, long-lasting pavers for cleaner, safer walkways and public spaces such as markets, Bus Terminals, University campuses, etc. 3. Sustainable Choice: Invest in a future where communities thrive and waterways sparkle. 4. It saves you money: It is much affordable due to the significantly cheaper raw materials.

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

The pavement bricks and tiles is targeted to all Ghanaians individuals who are looking to have affordable pavement bricks and tiles. It is also meant for all who make use of clean water(everyone) we will make conscious efforts to clear waterbodies of all their plastic debris and make it suitable for use. Also aquatic life is going to benefit heavily.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-06-12

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

0

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

0

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

No partners

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?

b) Materials (agriculture, fishing, chemical products, construction materials, containers and packaging, metals and mining, paper and forest products)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

4

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

2

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

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

5

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

The waterbodies when cleaned will reduce diseases such as cholera and malaria which breeds more in dirty environments including dirty waterbodies.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

4

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

The whole project is centered around clearing waterbodies of all plastic wastes. Therefore, I strongly believe the project contributes to the Clean Water and Sanitation Goal.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

3

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

By employing people to work in the business in various roles, they will gain decent jobs and get some financial stability. This contributes directly to the SDG goal 8 above.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

This is a very innovative way to eliminate plastic waste and to build affordable and lasting infrastructure which aligns perfectly with the Goal 9 above.

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

A cleaner city makes a sustainable city. Our project aims to build infrastructure whiles cleaning the city which contributes directly to this goal.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Making useful products such as pavement bricks and tiles out of plastic garbage ensures a circular economy. This ensures that plastic is not left to have a linear lifespan which is harmful to the environment.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

5

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Though not directly, my project contributes to climate action in the long run.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

Clean waterbodies is one great way to protect and preserve life below water. By clearing plastic waste, we will be cleaning the waterbodies to improve the water quality for aquatic life.

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

2

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

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.

5

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

4

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

3

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.

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.08 Justification

Our product is not new but is also not common. In various parts of Africa and in Ghana, the product commands very high demands which have not been met by the very few companies involved in it. We are therefore trying to make the product better by making interlocking bricks which will further reduce the quantity of binding material needed to bind them together. We will also extend the range of products to tiles. This will contribute heavily towards meeting the high demands in Ghana.

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

There is already a company in Ghana which is into the same thing but they do not produce tiles and they are not producing enough to meet the demand.

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

No, but I might do that in the future when I gain a voice and the resources required.