Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Trashformas Nigeria Limited is a company focused on transforming waste into valuable resources. We are working on Biogas production from organic waste. This includes the purification and compression of Biogas, and the production of organic fertilizer.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Trashformas Nigeria Limited has developed a 10 cubic meter Biogas digester, aiming to harness chicken droppings and cow dung for sustainable energy. Our project addresses waste management and energy needs by converting organic waste into biogas, equivalent to 4.6 kg of LPG gas daily. We also propose using biogas to pump water and our liquid fertilizer to grow Brachiaria grass for cattle, fostering a mini ranching system with local Fulani herders. This holistic approach promotes clean energy, supports local agriculture, and enhances community livelihoods, aligning with our mission for sustainable development.

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

The main problem Trashformas Nigeria Limited aims to solve is energy poverty in Nigeria. Organic waste, particularly from poultry and livestock, often accumulates, leading to environmental pollution and health hazards. Simultaneously, many households and businesses struggle with access to affordable, clean energy, relying heavily on expensive and polluting fossil fuels and fuelwood. Our project converts this waste into biogas, providing a sustainable and cost-effective energy source while addressing the waste disposal issue.

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

By using biogas to pump water on a farm land and using our liquid fertilizer to grow premium grass (Brachiaria) for cattle, we support local agriculture and improve livestock health, further enhancing community livelihoods and promoting environmental sustainability. Encouraging the idea of ranching in micro scales.

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

Low and medium income households. Animal farmers (poultry and cattle)

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2021-09-01

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

1

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.)

Thara Aisha Atta is the founder and CEO of TrashFormas Nigeria Limited (formerly High Collar Sustainable Solutions Ltd). Her startup focuses on converting chicken droppings into biogas and bio-methane for cooking, promoting a carbon-neutral process to reduce environmental impact and promote cost effective and cleaner cooking alternatives. Thara is passionate about social impact and sustainability. She attended the Founders Institute, the Savvy Fellowship, and the WIA Honoris Academy. https://funditforward.tv/contestant/thara-aisha-atta/

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

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thara-atta-48297513b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

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

4

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Mitigating energy poverty in low and medium income households in urban areas and rural settlements.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

3

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Cheaper cooking alternatives increases chances for buying more food

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

4

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

Environmental and Health care from use of clean energy sources in our case,

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

3

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

4

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

Opportunities for women to engage in the energy sector in a way that motivates inclusion

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

4

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Our project has an expansion plan of providing the rural community we are structured within with clean water from our borehole and Biodigester toilets for sanitary use by the community members.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Animal waste diversification. Clean energy sustainability. Cost effective alternative for cooking and electrification.

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Equal opportunities for technical and non technical (skilled and unskilled labour) to thrive within the industry in terms of job opportunities.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Biogas is the future! Ask Europe.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

Opportunities for jobs and better environment and health conditions

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

The use of sustainable materials instead of depleting our finite resources

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Circular Economy Encouragement

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

5

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction through sensitisation and training

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

2

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Increased environment and health benefits by avoidance of fuelwood use that will reduce the cutting down of trees

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

3

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

Our solution has allowed us enter conversations with private local and international research institutions. Government MDA's and innovative solution providers to help us meet our goals

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.

3

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.

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

Our project is unique and innovative as it combines biogas technology with sustainable agricultural practices, transforming waste into valuable energy and fertilizers. By utilizing chicken droppings and cow dung, we produce biogas to replace costly fossil fuels and provide eco-friendly fertilizers. We further support local communities by using biogas to pump water for cattle and our fertilizer to grow premium grass, creating a circular economy. This integrated approach not only addresses waste management and energy needs but also supports local agriculture and reduces carbon footprints, driving holistic and sustainable development.

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

Nipco. They focus on methane/CNG, whereas our focus is Biomethane/CBG. Our solution has a circular economy approach that promotes carbon reduction, while that of Nipco is carbon recover

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

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