Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Predcyclers Plastic project is an innovative approach to tackle plastic waste and reduce environmental impact of plastic waste in Ekpoma, Edo State though plastic awareness and exchange of plastics waste for incentives

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Predcylers is a startup transforming waste management in Ekpoma through door-to-door plastic collection and school clubs. Residents exchange plastic waste for incentives, promoting recycling, while school clubs educate students on environmental conservation. The initiative aims to remove 1,000 tons of plastic waste in a year , combining sustainability with community empowerment and creating job opportunities to enhance Ekpoma's quality of life. By intertwining environmental stewardship with social impact, Predcylers not only addresses the critical issue of plastic waste but also creates job opportunities and empowers the local community.

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

We are solving the problem of plastic pollution.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

Environmental Impact: Predcylers significantly reduces plastic pollution by collecting and recycling plastic waste, helping to clean up streets and contributing to a greener environment. Community Empowerment: By offering incentives for plastic waste collection, Predcylers encourages active community participation in recycling efforts. This initiative fosters a sense of collective responsibility and environmental stewardship among residents. Educational Outreach: Our plastic school clubs educate students on recycling and sustainable practices, creating a generation of environmentally conscious individuals who advocate for and implement eco-friendly habits within their communities.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Predcylers' services are aimed at serving the residents of Ekpoma, particularly households and students. The primary beneficiaries include: Households: Families who participate in the door-to-door plastic collection program benefit from the incentives offered in exchange for their plastic waste. This not only encourages recycling but also provides them with useful items and savings. Students and Schools: Through the establishment of plastic school clubs, students gain education on environmental conservation and sustainable practices. Schools benefit from increased awareness and participation in recycling efforts, fostering a culture of sustainability. Local Community: The entire community benefits from the reduced plastic pollution, cleaner streets, and the creation of job opportunities associated with the recycling initiative. This enhances the overall quality of life in Ekpoma and promotes a more sustainable future.

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-06-21

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

0

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

0

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

Non

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

https://www.x.com/ofemi_adepoju

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

j) Public services

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Predcylers contributes to the No Poverty goal in several impactful ways :Job Creation: By establishing a recycling initiative, Predcylers creates employment opportunities for local residents. This includes positions in collection, sorting, and processing of plastic waste, providing stable income sources for individuals and families. Economic Incentives: The door-to-door collection program offers incentives in exchange for plastic waste, such as household items, school supplies, and discount vouchers. These incentives help alleviate financial burdens on families, enabling them to save money and redirect resources to other essential needs. Empowering Communities: By involving local communities in recycling efforts and environmental stewardship, Predcylers fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility. This empowerment can lead to increased community cohesion and collective efforts towards improving living standards.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Predcylers contributes to the Zero Hunger goal in several meaningful ways: Economic Empowerment: By creating jobs in plastic collection, sorting, and recycling, Predcylers provides stable income opportunities for local residents. This additional income enables families to afford more and better-quality food, directly contributing to reduced hunger and improved nutrition. Incentive Programs: The door-to-door plastic collection program offers incentives such as food items, vouchers, or discounts on groceries in exchange for plastic waste. These incentives help alleviate food insecurity by making essential food items more accessible to participating households. Environmental Impact: By decreasing plastic pollution, Predcylers helps protect local agricultural land and water sources from contamination. Cleaner environments contribute to healthier crops and livestock, enhancing food security and quality in the community

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

6

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

Predcylers, contributes to the Good health and well-being goal in several ways: Reducing Pollution: By removing plastic waste from the streets of Ekpoma, Predcylers helps reduce pollution, which can lead to improved air and water quality, benefiting the health of residents.Community Empowerment: Through the incentive-based plastic collection program and the establishment of plastic school clubs, Predcylers empowers the local community to take an active role in waste management and environmental conservation. This sense of involvement can positively impact mental health and well-being. Education: The plastic school clubs not only teach students about recycling and environmental conservation but also help raise awareness in the community. Educating people about these issues can lead to behavior changes that promote better health and well-being

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

6

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

Through the establishment of plastic school clubs. These clubs play a crucial role in educating students on recycling and environmental conservation. By providing interactive activities and workshops, Predcylers helps cultivate young environmental advocates who not only learn about sustainability but also actively spread awareness and sustainable practices within their communities. This initiative enhances the quality of education by incorporating practical, real-world learning experiences that empower students to become agents of change in environmental stewardship.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

4

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

Reduced Contamination: Plastic waste, especially in the form of single-use plastics, can contaminate water sources. By removing plastic waste from the environment, Predcylers helps reduce this contamination, contributing to cleaner water sources. Less Plastic in Landfills: Plastic waste often ends up in landfills, where it can take hundreds of years to decompose, potentially leaching harmful chemicals into the soil and groundwater. By diverting plastic from landfills, Predcylers helps mitigate this risk. Prevention of Plastic in Water Bodies: Plastics that are not properly disposed of can end up in water bodies, contributing to water pollution. By removing plastic waste from the streets of Ekpoma, Predcylers helps prevent this pollution, indirectly supporting clean water goals.While Predcylers' primary focus is on waste management and recycling, its efforts contribute positively to the broader goal of clean water and sanitation by reducing sources of pollution and contamination.

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

6

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

Energy Recovery from Waste: Predcylers can explore opportunities for energy recovery from the plastic waste it collects. Technologies such as waste-to-energy can convert non-recyclable plastics into energy, contributing to the production of clean and affordable energy.Reduced Energy Consumption: By promoting recycling and waste reduction, Predcylers indirectly helps reduce the energy required for the production and disposal of plastic products. This can contribute to overall energy efficiency and affordability.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

Job Creation: By establishing operations that require manpower for activities like door-to-door plastic collection and managing the plastic school clubs, Predcylers creates job opportunities within the community, contributing to economic growth. Skill Development: Predcylers' initiatives, such as the plastic school clubs, provide opportunities for skill development and capacity building, especially among young people. This can lead to enhanced employability and economic empowerment. Sustainable Practices: By promoting sustainable practices like recycling, Predcylers contributes to long-term economic growth by ensuring the responsible use of resources and reducing environmental degradation.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

Innovative Waste Management Practices: Predcylers' approach to waste management, including the door-to-door plastic collection and establishment of plastic school clubs, demonstrates innovative practices in the industry. These approaches can serve as a model for other communities and organizations looking to improve their waste management strategies. Infrastructure Development: Predcylers' operations require infrastructure such as collection points, storage facilities, and educational centers for the plastic school clubs. By investing in and developing this infrastructure, Predcylers contributes to the improvement of local infrastructure, which is essential for economic development. Technology Adoption: Predcylers will leverage technology in its operations, such as using mobile apps, Smart cards for waste collection scheduling or implementing waste-to-energy technologies for energy recovery. These technological advancements can lead to more efficient and sustainable waste management pr

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

6

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

Waste Reduction and Recycling: By promoting recycling and collecting plastic waste from the streets, Predcylers helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable urban environment. Community Engagement: Through out programs, Predcylers actively engages with the community, raising awareness about waste management and environmental conservation. This engagement fosters a sense of community ownership and responsibility for sustainable practices. Improving Quality of Life: By removing plastic waste from the streets and reducing pollution, Predcylers contributes to a healthier and more livable city environment, enhancing the quality of life for residents. Creation Green Jobs: Predcylers creates job opportunities in waste management and recycling, contributing to economic growth and social inclusion within the community.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

Waste Reduction: By promoting recycling and collecting plastic waste, Predcylers helps reduce the amount of waste that would otherwise end up in landfills or the environment, promoting responsible consumption patterns. Resource Efficiency: Predcylers' initiatives encourage the efficient use of resources by recycling plastic waste into new products or materials, reducing the need for virgin materials and promoting a circular economy. Education and Awareness: Through its educational programs, Predcylers raises awareness about the importance of responsible consumption and production practices, encouraging individuals and communities to make more sustainable choices. Product Innovation: Predcylers' efforts to recycle plastic waste can stimulate innovation in product design and manufacturing, leading to the development of more sustainable products and packaging materials.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: By collecting and recycling plastic waste, Predcylers helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, where it would generate methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Promoting Sustainable Practices: Predcylers' initiatives promote sustainable waste management practices, such as recycling and waste reduction, which can help mitigate climate change by reducing the demand for new raw materials and energy. Educating the Community: Through its educational programs, Predcylers raises awareness about the link between waste management and climate change, empowering individuals to take action to reduce their carbon footprint. Encouraging Circular Economy: Predcylers' efforts to recycle plastic waste contribute to a circular economy, where materials are reused and recycled, reducing the need for new production and lowering greenhouse gas emissions associated with manufacturing.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

6

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

Plastic Waste Reduction: By collecting and recycling plastic waste, Predcylers helps prevent plastic pollution from entering water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and oceans, thereby protecting marine life from the harmful effects of plastic debris. Preventing Habitat Destruction: Plastic waste can harm marine habitats such as coral reefs and seagrass meadows. By reducing the amount of plastic waste in the environment, Predcylers helps preserve these important ecosystems and the biodiversity they support. Promoting Sustainable Practices: Predcylers' initiatives promote sustainable waste management practices, such as recycling and waste reduction, which can help prevent further degradation of marine habitats and species. Supporting Sustainable Fisheries: By reducing plastic pollution in water bodies, Predcylers indirectly supports sustainable fisheries by helping to maintain the health of marine ecosystems on which fisheries depend.

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

6

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

Habitat Preservation: By removing plastic waste from the environment, Predcylers helps preserve natural habitats on land, such as forests and grasslands, which are important for biodiversity conservation. Wildlife Protection: Plastic waste can be harmful to wildlife on land, causing injury or death. By reducing the amount of plastic waste in the environment, Predcylers helps protect wildlife and their habitats. Soil Health: Plastic waste can leach harmful chemicals into the soil, affecting soil health and fertility. By preventing plastic pollution, Predcylers helps maintain healthy soils that support plant and animal life.

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

3

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

Community Collaboration: Predcylers collaborates with local communities in Ekpoma to address waste management challenges, fostering partnerships at the grassroots level. Educational Partnerships: Through its plastic school clubs, Predcylers partners with schools and educational institutions to promote environmental education and awareness, demonstrating collaboration in achieving common goals. Government Engagement: Predcylers works with local government authorities and agencies to implement its waste management programs, demonstrating public-private partnerships for sustainable development.

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

3

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

4

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

3

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

6

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

4

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

5

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

4

06.08 Justification for my startup

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Main competitor are people who are not ready to accept recycling who believe in burning waste.

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