Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

We cultivate earth waste like plant leaves, saw dust etc into packaging product for the end consumers.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

This project aims at converting plants waste like the leafs and sterm of plants etc. Into paper sheets, footwares linen, cheese, bread, and eatry products packing and etc.

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

We are trying to metigate deforestation and ensure a sustainable planted that meet the Paris climate agreement.

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

The use of our product can ensure a 60% drop in the use of plastic in product packaging. The product will have a decay lifespan of 16 days.

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

Food and product manufacturers who needs to package their products.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-01-01

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

2

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.)

One is an artist and a graphic designer While The other is an industrial chemist.

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

5

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Because it will create jobs.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

4

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

When we buy this waste from vendors, they have money to get food.

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

5

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

Our product are earth friendly. They don't require induction of any hazardous chemicals which will alter the health of our employees.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

4

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

Be we go to schools and educate kids how to thinks earth sustainable ideals.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

5

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

Our employees will not be gender stereotyped. Equality in pay, and promotion.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

6

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Most of our production process does not affect the aqua world.

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 company only uses biodegradable materials.

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

4

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

We certainly care about decent work and economic growth.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

5

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

5

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

We only use earth waste that little or no carbon footprints.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

6

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

6

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

6

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.

3

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.

4

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.

3

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

4

05.08 Justification

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

Our competitors don't use plants waste but rather put down trees thereby causing deforestation.

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

Yes