Algeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Earn money or exchange unwanted items for items you need! Connect with eco-conscious buyers & sellers through REVIVE. Let's reduce waste & #ReimagineWaste! ♻️

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Revive is an Algerian marketplace app that helps you give new life to your unwanted items. You can sell, swap, or give away items, promoting sustainability and reducing waste. The app also offers educational content and a community forum. Join the Revive movement for a greener Algeria!

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

Algeria, much like other countries, is grappling with increasing challenges in waste management. Overflowing landfills and the loss of valuable resources are pressing issues. Conventional waste disposal methods are often ineffective and contribute to environmental pollution.

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

- Reduces Waste: Revive promotes reuse and exchange, diverting unwanted items from landfills and minimizing environmental impact. - Saves Money: Earn cash for unwanted items, or find free or low-cost materials for projects and hobbies. - Sustainable Practices: Contributes to a circular economy by extending the life cycle of materials and reducing the need for virgin resources. - Convenience: Easily declutter your home and find unique items, all through a user-friendly mobile app. - Community Building: Connects eco-conscious individuals who share a passion for responsible waste management.

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

- Waste Suppliers (Individuals): These are people who have reusable or recyclable materials they no longer need, such as furniture, clothes, electronics, etc. - Waste Demanders (Individuals): This group includes hobbyists, crafters, upcyclers, or anyone looking for free or low-cost project materials. - Waste Demanders (Businesses): Businesses seek specific waste materials for upcycling or manufacturing processes. - Recycling Centers & Waste Management Companies: These are our partners in increasing the collection of recyclable materials and promoting efficient waste management systems.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-06-01

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.)

For, I am the only member in my team

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?

h) IT (digital services, equipment and software)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Provide revenue opportunities for users by selling or exchanging items they're not in need.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

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

Contributing to a clean living area.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

4

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

4

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

4

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Helping users getting extra cash while participating in the circular economy loop.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

A place to source materials for innovating DIY, artistic and crafted projects.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

By diverting waste from landfills and promoting responsible waste management, Revive contributes to cleaner and more sustainable cities in Algeria.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Revive promotes responsible consumption by encouraging reuse and reducing reliance on new resources.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Revive helps to conserve land resources by reducing the need for landfills and promoting sustainable waste management practices.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Revive helps to conserve land resources by reducing the need for landfills and promoting sustainable waste management practices.

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

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.

5

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

5

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

2

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

5

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.08 Justification

The Revive app offers a unique approach to waste management in Algeria, focusing on local challenges, fostering a circular economy, leveraging technology for efficiency and accessibility, and building a sustainable business model. It promotes reuse and exchange, upcycling, and creative reuse, and provides educational content. The app is user-friendly and uses a freemium model for affordability. It integrates existing technologies and approaches such as mobile app convenience, freemium model, integration with delivery services, and educational content. The app can be further developed to integrate with smart waste management systems and explore blockchain technology for transparent waste management data tracking.

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

General classified ads websites like Ouedkniss.com Most of the categories we have in the app are not included in that platform

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

None