Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Mrs Scraps Designs exists to give and breathe new life to fabric scraps by transforming them to fashion accessories like scrunchies, headbands, and jewelries.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

I worked as a contract staff with a company in the US that focuses on sustainable education for teachers and educating them on career pathways for their students. This opportunity opened my eyes to the world of sustainability. I was a fashion apprentice and I noticed that after we designed clothes, we either threw away or burnt those scraps. With my knowledge of sustainability and the circular economy, I decided to approach fashion designers in my area for their fabric scraps. I educated them on the environmental impact of these scraps and the transformative potential of my project. They were excited to give me their fabric scraps. After collecting the scraps, I transformed them into fashionable and trendy accessories like scrunchies, headbands, and jewelry such as earrings and necklaces.

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

According to a study — titled State of the Art in Textile Waste Management: A Review — submitted by Kuok Ho Daniel Tang in the MDPI website in 2023, he stated that, 'Annually, the world produces approximately 92 million tons of textile waste.' Textile Waste is one of the major sources of waste in the world. Mrs Scraps Designs aims to reduce textile Waste in the environment by partnering with fashion designers (who are the focal point) to reduce the impact of textile Waste in the environment.

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

The benefits of Mrs. Scraps Designs are numerous. • Not only do we reduce textile waste in the environment, but we also create fashionable and trendy hair accessories and jewelry that add a pop of color to any individual's clothing style. • We have been able to educate, employ, and provide a source of income to individuals living in my environment. From our staff to fabric pickers and accessory resellers, these individuals have started earning from this mission. • In addition, we have raised awareness and educated fashion designers on the concept of the circular economy.

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

Mrs. Scraps Designs offers a variety of products to cater to different needs: - Our scrunchies and headbands are designed for women, girls, and babies. - Our jewelry collection, including earrings and necklaces, is perfect for women and men who appreciate unique styles. - Each of our fabric scraps is unique, resulting in a limited quantity of each design. This allows us to offer a wide range of choices to customers who seek something special.

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-06-01

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.)

No other owners.

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

https://www.instagram.com/mrsscrapsdesigns?igsh=eDNqcGhla2Nic2cw

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

e) Secondary commodities (cars and parts, consumer durables and apparel, retail)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

6

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

We have employed students who are looking for a stream of income to sort out their financial burdens.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

4

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

By employing the students, they have been able to meet their need of hunger.

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

4

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

By working we fashion designers who would have previously burnt the fabric scraps, we have reduced emissions in the environment.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

6

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

Mrs Scraps Designs is educating and creating awareness among fashion designers and students alike on the concept of sustainability and the circular economy.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

We have trained and employed women and given them an avenue to express themselves with these skills.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

6

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

By partnering with fashion designers, we have reducing the rate at which fabric scraps pollutes the earth and water bodies.

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

4

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

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

Mrs Scraps has reduced unemployment and taught young ladies and men life long skills that will empower them.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

5

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

We partner with fashion designers by providing innovative solutions to the fabric scraps they have.

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

We have assisted in making our environment livable.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

6

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Mrs Scraps Designs is committed to creating awareness and educating our environment on means we can work in reducing carbon emissions.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

6

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

Textile scraps don't dissolve. At Mrs Scraps Designs, we preserve the life below water by giving new life to textiles waste which would have otherwise polluted the water.

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

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

4

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

Mrs Scraps Designs partners with fashion designers for fabric scraps.

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

6

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

3

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

2

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

2

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

2

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

2

06.08 Justification for my startup

I did thorough market research before starting out. I found that this product is growing rapidly in regions outside my state, but the market in my state is at a different level. To create market awareness, I made and gave out over 100 scrunchies and headbands for free. I discovered that the existing sellers weren't marketing their products effectively. To stand out and make an impact in the market, I knew I had to do something different.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

My competitors are entrepreneurs who create hair accessories such as headbands and scrunchies. What makes my product different is its uniqueness. Due to the use and shortage of the length of the fabric scraps, no customer has the same design and style of scrunchy or headband. This has made me and my customers stand out from sellers and other customers who make and use the same fabric. We have also created different styles other than the plain scrunchies and given them different names like Mickey Mouse and Mimi Mouse scrunchy, and many more.

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

Yes. Currently, I host a club to teach students, housewives, civil servants how to use their gifts, talents, and abilities to make money online and offline.