Zambia - Startup under 3 years old

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

Our value addition recycling produces various grades of industrial grease from waste oils through our low cost, high efficiency process that uses 100% of the waste oils while producing 0% waste with no negative environmental and social economic effects.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Our startup is a manufacturer of various grades of industrial grease for use in various of applications. Our product comes from a well refined recycling process that has been designed for maximum efficiency through minimal energy input. The process begins with acquisition of used oils from automobiles and other processes that are supplied to us at a fee by our numerous suppliers, usually within our community. By virtue of the primary raw material being waste, our process facilitates the empowerment of individuals and groups in our community by enabling them to become suppliers. The used oil supplied is then cleaned, processed and combined with various reagents to produce our high quality grease. The process also yields a single by-product that we turn into shoe polish. The low cost of material acquisition and processing allows us to offer a product that is of high quality yet cost efficient that we market to local automotive workshops, auto shops and small to medium scale industries.

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

The project started out as a means of ridding our workshop of the many liters of used oils we would end up with after work in the service and repair of automobiles. These oils if not properly disposed of pose a significant risk to the environment where they have severe effects on plant, animal and human life. To solve this problem, we would turn the used oil into grease to prevent oil spills and make them easier to move. The value addition chain developed as the grease become sought after as a cost efficient alternative to the high cost of similar products on the market. This allowed small and medium enterprises to trim operating costs and remain competitive in markets dominated by larger, more established entities. The increased demand for our product could no longer be met by used oil from our workshop. Engaging the local community as suppliers solved our problem of limited supply of used oils and partly solved the community's need for sustainable income for the underprivileged.

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service fourni par votre startup (au moins 3).

Our product's initial and primary aim was and still is to protect the environment, in addition to plant, animal and human health through the removal of a pollutant from circulation and turning it into an economically viable product. Which was rather successfully done. This then had the advantage of creating a value chain through our product provides some of the local community with the opportunity to become our suppliers in a potentially profitable business that would see them earn a sustainable income at a low cost of entry as compared to similar businesses and endeavors. Lastly our product currently provides and has the potential to provide even more local industries with a low cost, high quality alternative product for their grease-based lubrication needs. This in-turn gives them a competitive edge in a continuously aggressive market where they can compete with larger, more established businesses and expand to the benefit of their local communities, customers and clients.

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

Our product is aimed at small to medium scale industries and business such as manufacturing where costs can mean the difference between success and failure. We also aim to fill in the gap for a cost efficient alternative for imported greases used by automobile workshops and mechanics in general. Further, our value chain positions individuals in the local community at a significant advantage in that they can become suppliers in the value chain at minimal entry cost while ensuring significant earnings. Lastly, our product benefits life. Human life, animal life and plant life by playing a part in environmental protection from pollution.

01.05 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?

04/01/2022

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Oui

01.07 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires de votre entreprise en plus de vous ?

0

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

0

01.09 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre startup (compétences, expérience, etc.).

The startup is currently under sole ownership.

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01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?

Produits de base secondaires (voitures et pièces détachées, biens de consommation durables et habillement, commerce de détail)

02.01.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our start up contributes to no poverty through the creation of a value addition chain that allows low cost entry to under privileged individuals through which they may then find a source of sustainable income.

02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our start up contributes to zero hunger through the creation of a value addition chain that allows low cost entry to under privileged individuals through which they may then find a source of sustainable income that would facilitate for no hunger in their homes.

02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our start up contributes to good health and well-being through the creation of a value addition chain that allows low cost entry to under privileged individuals through which they may then find a source of sustainable income that would facilitate for good health and well-being through access to nutrition and healthcare.

02.04.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our start up contributes to quality education through the creation of a value addition chain that allows low cost entry to under privileged individuals through which they may then find a source of sustainable income that would facilitate and enable then afford quality education.

02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our start up contributes to clean water and sanitation by the removal of a potential pollutant from circulation and through the creation of a value addition chain that allows low cost entry to under privileged individuals through which they may then find a source of sustainable income that would enable them afford clean water and sanitation.

02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.08.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'

4

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.10.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.11.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.12.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsables'

4

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.13.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.14.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our start up contributes to safeguarding life below water by the removal of a potential pollutant from circulation.

02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our start up contributes to safeguarding life and land by the removal of a potential pollutant from circulation.

02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.

7 = Tout à fait d'accord

06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.05 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.06 Notre produit/service répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

3

06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.08 Justification

Our project in itself is not unique in nature as a number of producers provide similar products of similar quality. What sets us apart however is that our product aims to establish a value addition chain by which local communities are advantaged through the chain's financial and environmental benefit. Local businesses also benefit from the cost efficiency of our product.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Our main competitors are established manufacturers and marketers of lubricants that have established significant market share over their many years of operation. Our operation remains competitive however through the use of a recycling process and integration of local communities to keep production and related costs low.

11.05 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?

The project has so far been able to empower a small number of female entrepreneurs that have developed or increased their capital through participation in our value chain. The have continued to or began trading in various commodities be it on a small scale through earnings from our value addition chain.