South Africa - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

BILA Renewables is a recycling business focused on transforming tire waste into sustainable rubber pavements. Our mission is to reduce environmental impact, promote recycling, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

BILA Renewables specializes in collecting, processing, and manufacturing rubber pavements from recycled tire waste. Our innovative approach not only helps in waste reduction but also provides a durable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional pavement materials.

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

BILA Renewables is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. By recycling tire waste into rubber pavements, we help reduce landfill waste, conserve natural resources, and promote a circular economy.

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

* These pavements are suitable for sidewalks, playgrounds, sports facilities, and road infrastructure, providing safer and more sustainable alternatives.

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

pavements suitable for various applications, including sidewalks, playgrounds, driveways, and roads. Our products are durable, cost-effective, and contribute to reducing carbon footprint.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-02-01

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.)

1 . Akani ndlovu : financial experience and skill . Bachelors degree in education ( financial accounting and economics) cumloud north west university 2. Nolwazi zulu : organised , well maintained . Management skill . ( diploma in management) Walter sisulu university

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

Bila renewables facebook

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Skills training on tire recycling and education on schools and communities through events . Job creation on locals areas

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 recycled the tires that pollute our environment and by doing so we promote a healthy environment by taking the tire and produce something that will be economically positive

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

In our team we have more woman than man

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Our product are more affordable and we use clean low energy to produce it and it’s safe to install

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

Our project is a growing project and at a high demand on the market

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Our project is and industry

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

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

We work in all cities to collect all the tires into our warehouse were we do the magic

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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.

5

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.08 Justification

We used to use concrete as pavements in our walkways but our products brings rubber to our environment and it’s slippery free

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

My competitors sell concrete and I sell rubber which gives me an advantage in the market

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

Yes . I empower more woman as possible as I can as they will be future leaders