Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

project entails in turning all types of waste into other reusable items through various processes which involve shredding cutting melting & molding this items can be used to replace virgin materials in products. the project involves collecting & recycling

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

my project involves setting up a recycling facility which will collect and recycle waste materials turning into treasure. through various methods of heating fusing molding pyrolysis, biomechanism and incineration we can turn various waste into treasure and reduce environmental waste problem. I am currently looking for funds to purchase various assets such as molds, extruders incubation facilities, vehicles and incinerators , in order to start it and grow it successfully . on the vehicles i was looking forward to partner with a county government specifically nyeri county in order for them to deliver the waste to the facility since waste is not collected efficiently. this will be an added advantage. am also looking forward to put a 1/2 of the company to be women and 1/2 men. if I win this price it will be a big boost to me. products to be made include polymer housing bricks paver energy my special request is that if I don't win the price please connect me to willing investors. thank you

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

the main problems to solve ae 1. unemployment 2. poor waste management 3. lack of affordable housing 4. gender inequality 5. Lack of Infrastructure: Many areas lack proper waste management infrastructure, making collection and recycling difficult. 6. Informal Waste Collection: Competition from informal waste collectors can be intense, as they often operate without regulation and offer lower prices. 7. Public Awareness: Limited awareness among the public about the importance of recycling and proper waste disposal can hinder participation. 8.Inadequate Sorting Facilities: Lack of facilities for sorting different types of waste makes recycling less efficient. 9.Limited Collection Points: Insufficient collection points in rural areas make it challenging to reach all communities.

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

Environmental Conservation Resource Efficiency Job Creation Community Engagement

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

this project is aimed at serving the whole community without discriminating anyone

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-06-17

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

1

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

0

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

this project is done all by myself

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

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084223975604

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

Other: waste management

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

through job creation in selling of our products recycling and others

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

through serving the community and donations

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 offers solutions to environmental pollution which affect both human and animals.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

6

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

some of the products from the start up can be used to create or build classrooms and class furniture which can withstand floods and strong winds.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

50 % of employees are women and the rest 50% are men

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

4

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

through clearing water ways and taking in waste which pollute water ways and turn them into valuable items esp solid human waste

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

some of the waste materials will be turned into sustainable and clean sources of energy eg bio char and generation of electricity through waste heat energy and pyrolisis.

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

5

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

the startup will create more job opportunities with the creation and innovation of new products

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

this will be achieved by designing developing new machines which will make work easier efficient and faster

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

5

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

this is by standardizing all the services that we offer without discrimination

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

6

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

by creating a circular economy through recycling, reducing and reusing

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

the project will minimize the use of virgin material and reducing consumption whereas ensuring continuity of production of products

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

by conserving and cleaning the environment also planting trees and protecting the endangered species

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

we will ensure that there is no waste that is channeled into water bodies

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

since it is a waste recycling facility it will aim in conserving the environment by making sure waste is handled effectively and it is turned into treasure

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

through creating job opportunities to the youth and hence getting them out of criminal activities hence keeping their minds occupied

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

by creating a company which is scalable in environmental conservation

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.

6

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

4

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

3

05.08 Justification

there is a need in creating a sustainable ecosystem hence the company will be able to tap in the market and bridge this gap and therefore our products will be considered as an innovation and a sustainable solution

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

at the moment in my locality we don't have such a company so competition is relatively low.

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

yes by trying to promote their hustles