South Africa - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Did you know that there are more than 2 million houses in south africa that lack electricity? I introduce "Bright is Life" a simple solar chargeable light that is made with discarded tins and cans. It This light brings hope and light in a dark room.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Meet "Bright is Life" a light made with discarded tins and cans, it is solar chargeable and can also be charged with electricity. This light will be sustainable and prevent tins and cans pollution. With lack of electricity in south africa and high pollution, this light creation will be able to fight two issues with one solution. "Bright is Life" will bring light to a dark room, imagine a student using a candle while studying, this light will make it easier for the student to studying comfortably and with clear view. This light will consist of discard tins, cans and solar panels, it will also have batteries that will make the light lust for longer hours. It will be easy to travel with it, it will be affordable and most importantly it will play a huge impact in communities of south africa, it will create jobs. Is successful, we will hire unemployed youth, train them and give them the opportunity to play part in fighting pollution. "Bright is Life" will bring change and brightness.

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

Lack of electricity and pollution, "Bright is Life" is a light made up of tins and cans which are discarded and causing pollution. While we have lack of electricity, why don't we create light. A room with a bright light is better than a room with no light.

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. Reduce pollution and fight climate change 2. Create renewable and affordable light from discarded tins and cans. 3. Bring light in a dark room, students and township business can use these lights during power cuts. 4. Create a better and sustainable world for all 5. Easy to use

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

People lack electricity, township and suburbs houses * people from the age of 16 to 70 years old * students * small businesses mostly townships

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-11-10

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

0

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.)

Not applicable

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

Unemployment is a core root of poverty and our mission is to eradicate pollution and unemployment, if we hire unemployed people. We are playing part in eradicating poverty. People work and earn money.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

5

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Our main goal is to eradicate pollution and unemployment, we will hire people and they will earn money in a form of monthly salary. Whey will use this money to buy food, which means we are playing part in the no hunger rule.

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

5

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

We will train our workers not only know, how to do the job but also how to stay healthy mentally and physically. There will be food dietary meals given to our workers, there will be events that promote mental health. We will also provide therapy, to help our workers.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

5

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

As I mentioned above, we will hire unemployed people and train them. This training will consist of computer literacy, financial literacy, climate change, pollution, English literacy and digital technology. We will also provide bursary funds to our workers who wish to go study in an higher education institution.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

We are aiming to hire all type of gender, whether female, male or none binary. We believe that everyone deserve a chance to showcase their potential and capabilities despite being female, male or none binary.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

5

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Since we working with making light, we will provide our workers sanitiser and clean water.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

We making a light made with discarded tins and cans, the goal is to provide affordable and renewable light that will brighten a dark room during power cuts.

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

"Bright is Life" is for all, it is fighting pollution, unemployment, inflation and lack of electricity. This light will bring change and growth within the economy. The more people buy it, the more hired people there more we fight and eradicate pollution. For example, let's say we hire 20 workers to make 100 lights, and sell these lights. This means 100 houses would be using this lights.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

3

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

We stand for equality for all no matter where people come from or what they believe. We will respect and give people opportunities based on capability.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

By using discarded tins and cans we are eradicating pollution and making our environment a better place to live in.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

"Bright is Life" start from the discarded tins and cans, we collect them, them in manufacturing process. We create these lights, then move to the distribution process, selling them to local markets. And lastly people using them during power cuts.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

The main reason for this business idea, is eradicating pollution and fighting climate change. Using discarded tins and cans, this can reduce a lot of polluted tins and cans in our communities.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

There is water pollution, and there are over ten thousand tins and cans polluting the sea. With this business, we can keep them and create something usable.

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Forest are also polluted with tins and cans, this business idea will play part in stopping or limiting the amount of discarded tins and cans.

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

5

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

Everyone will be out of the dark because of this light. There will be no discrimination on who should buy it or not.

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

We open to any partnerships, as long we making a difference in our environment. We are good with anything.

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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.

4

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.

4

05.08 Justification

Our lights are innovative, yes other companies do create lights that can be used during power cuts. But we are using discarded tins and cans to fight pollution. It is unique and authentic.

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

Chargeable light companies, but my light is not ordinary. It is made with discarded tins and cans, things that are affecting our planet. These lights are solar chargeable, lust long and fight pollution.

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

Yes, as a member of the goodwall. I join challenges that fight climate change, empower women and promote good mental health.