Zimbabwe - Startup under 3 years old
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Muchitsa Initiative Limited
we produce renewable heat energy by repurposing biomass wastes into clean cooking solid fuels called green briquettes aimed to end deforestation and provide low-income families with clean, affordable alternative cooking fuels in Zambia.
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Muchitsa Initiative Limited
Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots
we produce renewable heat energy by repurposing biomass wastes into clean cooking solid fuels called green briquettes aimed to end deforestation and provide low-income families with clean, affordable alternative cooking fuels in Zambia.
01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail
Muchitsa Initiative Limited is a social enterprise working to provide clean, affordable and sustainable cooking solutions in Zambia. Over 80% of Zambian households rely on charcoal and firewood for cooking, leading to severe deforestation and indoor air pollution deaths. Our core innovation is producing "green briquettes" - clean solid fuel made by purposing agricultural waste and other biomass. These briquettes are an eco-friendly alternative to charcoal and firewood. We also manufacture improved energy-efficient cookstoves that reduce fuel consumption and emissions compared to traditional stoves. Our mission is to tackle deforestation, mitigate effects of climate change, provide accessible clean energy, and improve health outcomes for low-income Zambian families through sustainable energy products and services. With Zambia losing 250,000-300,000 adult trees annually due to unsustainable charcoal/fuelwood use, our green briquettes present a timely and and crucial solution.
01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?
The primary issue is Zambian households' overwhelming dependence on charcoal and firewood for cooking energy due to poverty and lack of access to alternatives like electricity or LPG. Low electricity generation has resulted in prolonged outages, further increasing demand for charcoal made from unsustainable tree-cutting. This rampant deforestation to meet charcoal needs is causing severe environmental damage and contributing to climate change. Our initiative aims to provide a clean, affordable and renewable alternative for cooking, heating and poultry energy needs. By purposing biomass waste into green briquettes and supplying efficient cookstoves, we intend to reduce deforestation, indoor air pollution exposures and overreliance on environmentally harmful solid fuels like charcoal and firewood in Zambian households.
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).
1. High Burning Efficiency and Heat Output: Compared to loose firewood or charcoal, briquettes are denser and have lower moisture content. This translates to: Longer burning time: You'll need to add briquettes less frequently, extending your cooking or heating session. More consistent heat: Briquettes burn more evenly, providing a predictable and controllable heat source. 2. Convenience and Ease of Use: Briquettes offer several practical advantages: Standardized size and shape: This makes them easier to store and transport, compared to loose materials. Clean burning: Briquettes typically produce less smoke and sparks, making them a cleaner choice for grilling or indoor heating applications. 3. Environmental Sustainability: While not perfect, briquettes are a more eco-friendly choice than other options, Renewable source: made from biomass like sawdust or agricultural waste, briquettes utilize renewable resources. our Briquette generally produce fewer pollutants.
01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?
Poultry farmers: Our green briquettes can potentially serve as an alternative heating fuel for low-cost poultry farming operations. Urban households: Even in urban areas, a significant number of households rely on charcoal and firewood due to poverty or unreliable electricity supply. Our solutions target such urban households seeking cleaner, more sustainable cooking options. Low-income households: A major portion of our target beneficiaries are families from low-income backgrounds who cannot afford cleaner cooking fuels like electricity or LPG. Our affordable green briquettes and efficient cookstoves provide an accessible alternative to charcoal and firewood for this population segment.
01.05 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?
23/02/2023
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 ?
1
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.).
1.Mr. Emmanuel Miti - Director: With a diploma in strategic management, a diploma in operations management, and currently pursuing a degree in LAW, Mr. Miti boasts 7 years of experience in management positions. His green entrepreneurship background ensures strategic direction and effective leadership. 2.Miss Fanny Mumba - Material and Quality Manager: Holding a diploma in science laboratory technology and pursuing a degree in Agronomy, Miss Mumba has over 5 years of experience in a research lab. Her expertise is pivotal in material testing and maintaining quality standards.
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 :
01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?
Énergie (équipements, services, énergie durable et fossiles)
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
we create employment buy residues from farmers thereby giving them extra income cheap source of energy thereby freeing more money for other things
02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'
6
02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup
preserving forests thereby stabilizing rainfall patterns for agriculture purposes. we farm farm more crops for our raw materials therefore, increasing food accessibility
02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'
5
02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup
Non répondu02.04.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'
2
02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup
Non répondu02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'
5
02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup
Non répondu02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'
2
02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup
Non répondu02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'
6
02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup
Non répondu02.08.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'
5
02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup
less than one year of operations and providing four full time employees
02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'
5
02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup
we are a sustainable industry using innovate methods to solve problems of climate change
02.10.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'
7 - tout à fait d'accord
02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup
women are equal employees
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
by reducing deforestation, our initiative makes significant contribution to mitigating effects of climate change and thereby, giving communities sustainable livelihoods.
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 promote circularity by recycling waste from agriculture and other biomass into a superior product .
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
we are reducing greenhouse gas emissions by promoting smokeless charcoal. we are increasing carbon sinks by the bamboo plantation we are growing. we are saving forests by proving a better product than made by cutting trees
02.14.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'
2
02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup
Non répondu02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'
7 - tout à fait d'accord
02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup
we are advocating for reduced cutting down of trees and planting of carbon sinks for sequestration and preserving soil fertility.
02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'
2
02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup
Non répondu02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'
7 - tout à fait d'accord
02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup
we are working with many stakeholders, local and international organizations working on sustainable development goals.
06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.
3
06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau
4
06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie
4
06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant
4
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.
5
06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service
4
06.08 Justification
our product is new in our region but not new everywhere. we are getting customers slowly and we will improve with time.
06.09 Analyse compétitive
our customers are traditional charcoal sellers, gas stoves providers and electricity. however, our product is receiving good welcome because people have realized the dangers of traditional charcoal.
11.05 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?
yes. we founded this initiative with a female and continue to motivate females to start entrepreneurship
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