Malawi - Startup under 3 years old

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Lilongwe City has 280,000 tons of uncollected waste littering the city annually. At Clean Cities Project we do train economically disadvantaged youths the art of recycling plastics waste into jewelry, flower vases, wall hangings to reduce plastic waste

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

• The waste to art initiative aims to reduce plastic waste pollution, thin plastic, and paper waste by training economically disadvantaged youths in secondary school the art of recycling plastics waste into jewelry, flower vases, and wall hangings. • Beyond waste reduction, our broader vision is to empower students to lead eco-friendly lives and instill a climate-conscious mindset. The establishment of eco-green clubs within schools will not only serve as a platform for proper waste management and climate change awareness but will also be a cornerstone for skill-building and entrepreneurship. We will establish an art gallery where the art made by the students will be showcased and sold, this will support the economically disadvantaged youths financially. With the $5000 grant we won from the Tony Elumelu Foundation and the $1000 grant from Aspire Institute we have been able to kick start this initiative and worked with 150 secondary school students.

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

• To begin with, the surge in waste generation in Lilongwe has reached critical proportions, surpassing 1000 tons daily, with a staggering 280,000 tons of solid waste uncollected annually in urban areas.This alarming reality, underscores the pressing environmental crisis exacerbated by insufficient collection rates and the absence of proper landfill and recycling facilities. • Furthermore, in Malawi, very little waste is recycled, when the waste is collected by city councils or waste collection companies, much of it ends up in landfills, where for example plastic waste can take up to 1,000 years to decompose. 80% of waste ends up in landfills or the natural environment, this is harmful to the environment as it pollutes the land, water, and air while putting people´s health at risk. For instance, due to poor waste management, Cholera was declared a Public Health Emergency. As of 2023, the nation had registered over 58,982 cumulative cholera cases and 1,768 total deaths.

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).

a) Reduction in plastic waste and improvement in waste management • Decrease plastic waste pollution by 80% in Lilongwe city through the conversion of thin plastic, plastic bottles and paper waste into art while holding stakeholders accountable for proper waste management b) Girls Empowerment in Waste Management and Sanitation • Empower and engage 1000 economically disadvantaged youths in 10 secondary schools by training and educating them in waste management, especially recycling plastic waste into jewelry, flower vases and wall hangings c) Financial Empowerment for economically disadvantaged girls • We will establish an art gallery, which will be a sustainable revenue stream for the economically disadvantaged youths through the sale of art pieces created from recycled plastic waste. Revenue will be generated through the art gallery sales, directly benefiting the youth and supporting their well-being

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

• Economically disadvantaged youths in secondary school, they will be trained on recycling, art and entrepreneurship. They will benefit from the proceeds of the art made from plastic waste • Secondary Schools, they will benefit from the Eco-green clubs which we will establish, thereby promoting sustainability and proper waste management on school grounds, and promoting increase student’s engagement, creativity, and community participation • Environment and Lilongwe City at large: Will benefit through reduced plastic waste pollution and proper waste management awareness

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

01/01/2023

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 ?

4

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

2

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

Amos Benjamin, He hold a bachelors in Environmental health. He is an expert in waste management, environmental conservation and sanitation. He has worked with the United Nations, The World Federation of the United Nations Association (WFUNA). Menia Kaputa, She holds a bachelors in Business Information Systems (BIS), She is an expertise in business management and e-commerce. She has worked with the Harvard University-Aspire Institute as an Innovator. LLoyd Chunga, he holds a bachelors in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). He is an expertise in Internet of things, networking, artificial intelligence, programming and software development. Yankho Juma, she holds a bachelors in Business Administration (Marketing). She is an expertise in public relations, marketing, sales, customer service, product development and market penetration

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://web.facebook.com/people/Clean-Cities-Project/100090854141568/

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

Autre : Waste Management and Recycling

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

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02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our project aims to empower the economically disadvantaged youth s financially by establishing the art gallery where the art pieces which students will make from plastic waste will be sold and the proceeds will go to the students. This will help in eradicating poverty and promoting the well-being of the economically disadvantaged students

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

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02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

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02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

3

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Through our initiative students will be trained and equipped with hands on education on recycling, environmental sustainability, and art. This will develop the student's learning capacity for the future.

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

4

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

The initiative promotes sanitation and proper waste management through recycling. This means that the waste that was meant to end up in water sources such as rivers, lakes and oceans will be reused and this will help to keep the water sources safe and clean from plastic waste.

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

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02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

6

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The students will be empowered and equipped to produce art from waste which they can sell through the art gallery. This will promote entrepreneurship and self employment which promotes economic growth

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

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02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

3

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

6

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The introduction of Eco green clubs at schools promotes proper waste management and environmental stewardship at school and community level. This promotes environmental responsibility and sustainability by city residents and communities

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

The waste to art initiative directly contributes to circular economy and promotes the reuse of resources to produce art thereby reducing the impact of waste on the environment. Additionally, through the awareness campaigns on the 4 Rs (Recycle, Reuse, Refuse, Re purpose and Reduce) of waste management will foster responsible consumption and production practices

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

Through the Eco-Green Clubs, awareness campaigns will be conducted to train and engage students on Climate education, climate resilience and adaptation practices thereby promoting climate conscious communities

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

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02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Reduction of plastic waste pollution will help to promote healthier oceans and marine environments

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

6

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The negative impacts of waste on land environment will be minimized through proper waste management and reduced pollution

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

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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'

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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.

5

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

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

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

5

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

5

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

6

06.08 Justification

Our products, Jewelry, flower vases and wall hangings are unique since they are produced from discarded materials, waste such as plastic waste and paper waste. We are filling in an existing gap by solving environmental problems through art. Our products are competitive and customer centered while conserving the environment and achieving sustainability

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Art and Craft business, these are businesses that make normal or ordinary art. we stand out from them through our unique value proposition. our focus of using waste materials and empowering the economically disadvantaged youths sets us apart

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

Yes, we recruited women for key roles for our project and in all the schools we have gone we encourage female participation and the numbers have been balancing between all the genders