Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

Developing patented technology to process natural fiber from agricultural waste to highly absorbent diaper material, 100% biodegradable & compostable.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Ubuni a social enterprise is developing patented technology to process natural fiber from what is considered as agricultural waste into a highly absorbent diaper material. Our 100% biodegradable and compostable diapers are made from agricultural waste which include pineapple, maize husk, bamboo fiber, banana fiber which are of the most absorbent natural fibers and abundant in Kenya. This is through a market based circular business innovation and environmental impact at scale to catalyze consumer behavior.

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

The existing model for disposable nappies is linear: taking non-renewable resources; making disposable nappies; and creating unmanageable waste for governments and the environment.To meet the global consumption of diapers. Not only does the global disposable nappy industry extract over 248 million barrels of crude oil annually, but it creates over 38 million tons of solid waste per year. In fact, around the world, disposable diapers represent about 4% of all solid waste and are the 1/3 largest contributor to single-use consumer items in landfills.

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).

We are a sustainable manufacturer of hygiene products with a patented process and product. We are developing a completely compostable diapers and have a low waste manufacturing unit. We use materials that are certified compostable and eliminate waste. Ubuni has been working to address three major issues with specific Unique value preposition: 1)The existing model for disposable nappies is linear taking non-renewable resources; making disposable nappies; and creating unmanageable waste for governments and the environment. 2) Chemical filled diapers that cause rashes and irritation 3) Plastic waste produced by commercial diapers We measure our impact according to the UN SDGs: Increasing income for farmers, employing women, providing access to diapers and diaper hygiene education, measuring the plastic waste and CO2 emissions.

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

infants, toddlers, and by children who are not yet potty trained or who experience bedwetting. They are also used by adults with incontinence or in certain circumstances where access to a toilet is unavailable. These can include those of advanced age, patients’ bed-bound in a hospital, individuals with certain types of physical or mental disability, and people working in extreme conditions

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

26/11/2022

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Non

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

2

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

1

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

Co-Founder Cherlene Maria – Marketing , worked with Unilever East Africa on an initiative called Heroes for change in encouraging brand positive awareness towards the 2 year

01.10 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ubuni-green-909228276/

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

Matériaux (agriculture, pêche, produits chimiques, matériaux de construction, conteneurs et emballages, métaux et mines, papier et produits forestiers)

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

3

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Good Health

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

4

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

n/a

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

3

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Society - Training/Education, Sanitation and Health We aim at improving the training on proper sanitation and disposal of the diapering and diapering health to almost 100000 in our initial phase and also tripling our approach with various incentive on our sustainable approac

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

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

n/a

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

6

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Through our inclusive business model, we not only provide diapers to families who don’t have access and empower women in our local community, but also promote a sustainable environment. We measure our impact according to the UN SDGs: increasing income for farmers, employing women, providing access to diapers and diaper hygiene education, measuring the plastic waste and CO2 emissions. We have a unique product and a unique approach.

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

6

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Sanitation and Health We are promoting proper sanitation and hygiene

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

4

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We aim at utilizing energy efficient models and also a zero waste model

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

5

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We are promoting women employment and also opening up new way of regenerative agriculture economy.

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

6

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Overall, regenerative textiles represent a new and innovative approach to textile production that prioritizes sustainability, social responsibility, and environmental health. By choosing regenerative textiles, consumers support a more sustainable and equitable textile industry that benefits both people and the planet.

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

6

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We aim at promoting the rural economy. Thus reducing the poverty inequality in the rural region.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Through the initative we aim at supporting sustainable initiative that has no waste

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We providing a product for impact which is biodegradable and compostable diapers that also saves the environment. Goal is reducing single-use plastics and waste through promoting consumer and stakeholder behavior change and save the environment.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Shift only to biodegradable absorbent hygiene products Decouple from consumption of finite fossil fuels Turn diapers into nutrient rich compost, creating valuable SOM( soil organic matter Reduce carbon emission & methane production by avoiding significant greenhouse gas contribution Significantly reduce marine pollution through micro -plastics

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

Significantly reduce marine pollution through micro -plastics

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

Shift only to biodegradable absorbent hygiene products Decouple from consumption of finite fossil fuels Turn diapers into nutrient rich compost, creating valuable SOM( soil organic matter Reduce carbon emission & methane production by avoiding significant greenhouse gas contribution

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

n/a

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

6

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The mission is being a catalyst in reducing single-use plastics and waste through promoting consumer and stakeholder behavior change by providing a product for impact which is biodegradable and compostable diapers that also saves the environment and save the environment . Through partnerships we are able to to influence consumer plastic towards plastic use.

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

5

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

2

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.08 Justification

Our innovation transform agricultural waste into high-value natural fiber bio- textile diaper absorbent - 100% biodegradable & compostable.We aim to revolutionize the hygiene industry by making ethical plastic - free absorbent product that are good for the body , the community, environment in a sustainable and responsible way. We providing a product for impact which is biodegradable and compostable diapers that also saves the environment. Goal is reducing single-use plastics and waste through promoting consumer and stakeholder behavior change and save the environment.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

We are a sustainable manufacturer of hygiene products with a patented process and product. We are developing a completely compostable diapers and have a low waste manufacturing unit. We use materials that are certified compostable and eliminate waste. Ubuni has been working to address three major issues with specific Unique value preposition: 1)The existing model for disposable nappies is linear taking non-renewable resources; making disposable nappies; and creating unmanageable waste for governments and the environment. 2) Chemical filled diapers that cause rashes and irritation 3) Plastic waste produced by commercial diapers

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

Yes , The co -founder is a female . The people we aim at employing will be women in the factory.