Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

The future of discarded sanitary pads for women and diapers for babies. The project aim at inventing an eco-friendly movable and portable dustbin with an inbuilt incinerator recycling system that recycles the materials inside the system. With solar panels

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

The project is a movable and portable recycling dustbin for discarded pads or diapers in the home. it works on solar powered energy and rechargeable batteries. The components are based on its mobility[equipped with motorized wheels and sensors to navigate through spaces autonomously], sorting system[multiple compartment with sensors to detect and sort the pads or diapers, smart connectivity[integrated with an app for monitoring, manual navigation and notifications when compartments are full and compaction mechanism. The design shape is a sleek, cylindrical form with a footprint small enough to navigate tight spaces. The material is made from recycled materials, durable and easy to clean. In terms of display, it has a LED panel to indicate the status and compartment levels. Hygienic Disposal Mechanism: Design a touchless lid that opens with a foot pedal or motion sensor to minimize contact. Odor Control: Incorporate a compartment for baking soda or charcoal filters to neutralize odors.

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

The issue of discarded sanitary and diapers in homes, schools, offices. Recently there have been conversation of how ladies especially in school environment discard their used sanitary pads and questionnaires has been given out, and records shows that ladies find it uneasy to just discard their used sanitary pads in street refuse bins, they prefer to burn it while others say they do as far as tearing each components and washing it before discarding it. Another major concern is the high monetary value that most ladies find discomforting, as the current economic situation prevails prices of this sanitary pads increase, which makes it difficult for a young lady who just started observing her monthly flow to purchase such item. Am trying to support all women, teens or adults to be able to purchase such at a lower price and also discard it without any fear. Thereby when discarded into this machine, it recycles it and separate it into a different component thereby calculating the quantity

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

Hygienic Disposal Mechanism: Design a touchless lid that opens with a foot pedal or motion sensor to minimize contact. Odor Control: Incorporate a compartment for baking soda or charcoal filters to neutralize odors. Compact Design: Ensure it’s slim and portable for easy placement in bathrooms. Eco-Friendly Materials: Use of biodegradable or recyclable materials for the bin to promote sustainability. Smart Features: i will Include sensors to indicate when the bin is full or to track usage patterns for maintenance scheduling.

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

TEENAGERS, MOTHERS, BABIES [AT LARGE] THEN THE CHANNEL OF DISTRIBUTION INCLUDES: Direct Sales: Sell directly to consumers through an online store or at local markets. Retail Partnerships: Partner with retail stores that align with the product’s values, such as eco-friendly or health-focused stores. Community Programs: Collaborate with community health programs or NGOs to distribute your product to a broader audience.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-01-07

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

2

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.)

One is a graduate of industrial physics pioneering her renewable energy skills into solar energy thereby creating an eco-friendly environment for new technologies. She has 6 years of industrial training in the field and is currently undergoing a masters degree in renewable energy. She has worked in television broadcasting stations and also in schools where she teach and mentors young student about their environment. The second partner is a sociology graduate with a masters degree in Human Relations and Criminology, she has worked with different non governmental organizations and is passionate about the social impact of the environment to the world.

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

https://www.odinx_savetheplanet.com

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

Young girls will be able to purchase sanitary pads at low cost which will reduce the outrageous bills and also infections in the community.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

when purchased with time they are given loyalty cards or gifts which one can shop with at partnered stores or malls around the vicinity.

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

It will help fight against infections and diseases encountered with women reproductive organs and every girl child can purchase one at reduced cost.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

every female will be educated on safety measures on how to live a healthy life free from disease

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

5

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

all babies irrespective of gender especially using diapers

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

a cleaner environment will be created due to reduced discarded sanitary pads or diapers littering.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

due to partnering with this companies, this materials will be affordable and energy will be generated through this system.

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

More initiates will be established to enlighten females , especially teens and mothers,

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

more industries that produce this pads or diapers will be able to reach consumer benefits

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

2

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

every community will be educated and this will encourage every young female to take proper hygiene into consideration.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

5

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

every goods produced will be purchased without delay and production will be steady because prices will be effective during purchase

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

a safer and cleaner eco-system will be achieved

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

no more waste in our water or latrines and sewage maintenance will be achieved

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

no more excess landfills

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

companies will have consistent revenues as far as the products reach everyone

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.

6

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

3

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

3

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

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

recycling firms and my product is portable and can help millions of women or mothers

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

yes I volunteer in a skill empowerment program every year that is funded by The Extraordinary Woman Academy and Upskill Network to help young female to develop digital skills and business skills I run an Initiative called Thumfinger growth Initiative to help young individuals in technical skills development,