Kenya - Business creation project

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

Our project is dedicated in promoting sustainable practices through innovative and eye catching advertising campaigns. Our primary focus will be on creating eco friendly bottles by use of water hyacinth.

01.01 Décrivez votre projet en détail

Water hyacinth has been a major problem in some lakes such as L.victoria and L. Naivasha. The water hyacinth can be harvested and used to create paper that can be used to make a tetra pak. The tetra pak will be used as a mobile advertising location. Companies will pay subscriptions similar to billboards to have message places on the tetrapak side. The bottles will be given free to the public with water this will be possible as companies would have paid for them. The revenue collected from the companies will also be used to maintain the project. Also a % of the revenue collected will be used to provided meals to public for free. In return jobs will be created during water hyacinth harvesting, manufacturing and distribution of the eco friendly bottle. Also

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

There has been a rise in the number of plastics around the world. The plastics are choking the environment and contributing to the diminishing of some aquatic, land animals and plants. There has been also a rise in clogging of sewer lines because of plastics. The plastics are non biodegradable and our eco friendly bottles are biodegradable. As a result we are able to make our mother earth breath again.

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

1. Getting rid of non biodegradable materials as our eco friendly bottles are biodegradable and will let the environment be clean and sustainable. 2. Reduction of water hyacinth in some of our lakes in Kenya. 3. By products of the water hyacinth can be used to make animal feeds. 4. Thriving of aquatic and land animals. 5. Thriving of plants. 6. Creation of jobs. 7. For the advertised companies they are able to have a tracking of number of people that have been able to see their advert. 8. Revenue to the government. 9. Reduce plastics dependancy

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

My project is aimed at serving the public by creating public awareness on eco friendly packaging. I also aim to make brands get to the public with ease and give a perfect brand image.

01.05 Quand avez-vous commencé à travailler sur votre projet ?

01/01/2024

01.06 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires sur votre projet en plus de vous ?

0

01.07 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

0

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

Milestones and experiences I offer include: 1). Public relation skills as acquired from Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. 2). Communication skills as obtained from the ministry of Labour and social protection. 3). Commitment & ordeliness as acquired from Pacemaker international. 4). Analytic skills as obtained from Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. 5). Data integrity and confidentiality as obtained from the ministry of Labour and social protection.

01.09 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 :

01.10 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre projet ?

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

02.01.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

1. Water hyacinth harvesting will reduce choking of lakes and enable fishing and tourism activities to thrive. 2. Local economies will grow as jobs will be created in water hyacinth prone areas. 3. Jobs will be created in the manufacturing and distribution of eco friendly bottles. 4. Youths will get jobs in the creation of adverts.

02.02.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

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02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

A percentage of the amount gained as a result of subscriptions from companies will enable the project buy meals to those who are not able to afford simple meals.

02.03.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

2

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.04.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Éducaiton de Qualité'

3

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.05.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

4

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.06.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

By introduction of the eco friendly bottles. There will be less sewer blockage as they packaging is biodegradable. This will results will smooth sewer flow reduction sanitation prone diseases.

02.07.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

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02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.08.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Water hyacinth prone areas depend on fishing and it has choked the lakes reducing fishing activities. This project will be able to make such areas thrive back economically. Manufacturing and distribution of the eco friendly bottles will also promote employment that results in growing our economy.

02.09.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovaiton et Infrastructure'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Material Choice: Using water hyacinth as a raw material for eco-friendly bottles is innovative. Water hyacinth is abundant, renewable, and often considered a nuisance in water bodies. Transforming it into useful products demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness. Environmental Impact: The project addresses environmental challenges while promoting sustainability. By removing water hyacinth from waterways, you contribute to ecosystem health. Simultaneously, creating eco-friendly bottles reduces plastic waste and minimizes the environmental footprint. Community Engagement: Involving local communities in harvesting and crafting water hyacinth bottles fosters community engagement. It empowers individuals, creates jobs, and strengthens social ties. This approach goes beyond mere production—it uplifts communities. Storytelling: The project tells a compelling story. It’s not just about bottles; it’s about transforming a problem (water hyacinth overgrowth) into a solution (eco-friendly bottle

02.10.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Employment Opportunities: Harvesting and processing water hyacinth involve local communities. By providing employment, the project directly benefits disadvantaged and marginalized groups. It empowers individuals who may otherwise face limited economic opportunities1. Community Empowerment: Involving local artisans and entrepreneurs in bottle production fosters community engagement. These individuals gain skills, income, and a sense of purpose. Empowerment through meaningful work reduces inequality1. Resource Redistribution: By utilizing water hyacinth, the project redistributes resources. It transforms an abundant yet underutilized plant into valuable products. This resource redistribution aligns with the goal of reducing disparities1. Environmental Justice: Water hyacinth often overgrows in water bodies, affecting vulnerable communities. By addressing this environmental issue, the project indirectly promotes environmental justice. It ensures that marginalized communities have access t

02.11.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The project focuses on creating eco-friendly bottles from water hyacinth. By utilizing this abundant resource, it indirectly contributes to affordable housing. When water hyacinth is removed from water bodies, it improves living conditions for communities living near those areas.Sustainable cities aim for resource efficiency. Water hyacinth-based bottles reduce waste and promote circular economy principles. They demonstrate how innovative materials can be used effectively while minimizing environmental impact.

02.12.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsable'

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02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Responsible production involves minimizing hazardous waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The project’s focus on eco-friendly bottles ensures that waste generation, especially hazardous waste, is avoided or minimized.aims to integrate environmental sustainability with economic growth by decoupling environmental degradation from economic growth. The project achieves this by using water hyacinth, a renewable resource, to create eco-friendly bottles.

02.13.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Luttle contre les Changements Climatiques'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

SDG 13 emphasizes urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. The project contributes by utilizing water hyacinth to create eco-friendly bottles.under SDG 13 aims to strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries. The project’s focus on eco-friendly materials contributes to building resilience against climate impacts.

02.14.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Plastics harm marine life by ingestion, entanglement, and toxic contamination. Marine animals mistake plastic for food, leading to digestive blockages and malnutrition. Plastic debris can entangle and injure marine species. Additionally, plastic releases toxic chemicals into the water, affecting health and reproduction. Our project’s use of water hyacinth for eco-friendly bottles mitigates this impact by reducing plastic waste and promoting a sustainable alternative.

02.15.01 Mon projetp contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Plastics harm land ecosystems by polluting soil, releasing toxins, and disrupting wildlife habitats. Plastic waste persists for centuries, affecting soil health and biodiversity. Our project’s use of water hyacinth for eco-friendly bottles mitigates plastic pollution on land by reducing reliance on traditional plastics and promoting sustainable alternatives

02.16.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

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02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.17.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

SDG 17 encourages capacity building and technology transfer. The project empowers local artisans by providing skills and knowledge related to water hyacinth utilization.

05.01 Il existe un grand nombre de clients qui utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire à celui que nous envisageons de créer.

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05.02 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

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05.03 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

05.04 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

6

05.05 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

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05.06 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

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05.07 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

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05.08 Justification de mon projet

project is an innovative improvement over tetrapaks, addressing their limitations. It also extends advertising possibilities by using eco-friendly bottles made from water hyacinth.

05.09 Qui sont vos principaux potentiels concurrents et qu'est-ce qui vous différencie d'eux ?

Main competitors are the other advertising companies that are well developed and use digital billboards and other canvas billboards. I am also facing competition from one company outside kenya that uses paper cardboard to sell water. What sets me aside is this will be the first time advertisement will be available on an eco friendly bottle. Also my product will be free to the public and it will also provide free meals to the public funded by subscriptions from companies in need of adverts.

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

Yes,