Malawi - Startup under 3 years old

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

Revolutionizing construction, our Lego-like plastic recycled bricks requires little or no cement when building, fostering sustainability and affordability. Best of all, the bricks can be easily deconstructed and rebuilt in another location/orientation.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Emmtech specializes in sustainable construction solutions by transforming waste plastics into sustainable building materials such as pavers and bricks. Our process begins with the meticulous collection of plastic waste from the environment. Subsequently, the collected materials undergo a thorough sorting process before being skilfully moulded into innovative and eco-friendly affordable construction materials. What sets us apart isn't just the positive environmental impact only, but our commitment to social responsibility. This unique blend of environmental stewardship and community empowerment positions Emmtech as a pioneer in sustainable business practices, fostering positive change on multiple fronts. . these bricks empower everyone, regardless of expertise, to construct and reconstruct structures effortlessly. The products are very affordable, accessible, durable 100 years+, heat resistant, non-water absorber, high compression strength, saves trees and water and cost effective.

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

Emmtech plays a crucial role by recycling waste plastics into affordable and high-quality sustainable building materials to reduce plastic pollution and deforestation. Malawi faces a dual crisis of deforestation and plastic pollution, impacting our environment and communities. Deforestation leads to loss of 33,000 hectares of trees per year, and is mainly attributed to burning bricks. Evidence suggests that the future environmental, social and economic costs associated with single-use plastics are likely to be much higher than the costs of preventing the production and use of single-use plastics today. To prevent these damages Recycling can be the solution to this problem.

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 present an innovative solution by transforming all types of plastic waste into affordable and eco-friendly building materials. Our bricks and pavers have high competitive benefits, there 100% recycable, heat/fire resistance, double compresion strength(12-14Mpa), very durable(up to 100+ years), saves trees and water(making it more eco-friendly). non water arborsober(can withstand harsh weathers), reduces carbon emmision and Best of all, the bricks can be easily deconstructed and rebuilt in another location or orientation with little effort. these bricks empowers everyone, regardless of expertise, to construct and reconstruct structures effortlessly making building environmentally friendly and accessible to all.

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

Our targeted customers are home owners, house development agencies, construction companies, sustainable builders, NGO’s, Government, hardware stores and building materials suppliers. The good thing with our business is that can be replicated and is scalable in all districts of Malawi even beyond boarders and with the global shift towards sustainable practices and increased awareness of environmental issues create a favorable market for recycled construction materials. The enterprise taps into this demand, ensuring sustained market relevance and demand for its products gives our business a robust platform for the business to expand and rapidly grow representing a good and fast return on investments.

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

01/03/2022

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.).

Emmtech Enterprise is a sole proprietorship business have no other owners and its welcome to partners and investors.

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/profile.php?id=100088816354756

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'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Too many are still struggling for the most basic needs. We believe through innovative recycling programs and social development we have the chance to help reduce poverty through provision of green jobs within our startup for people to be able to make a living either selling plastic waste to us, working at the production plant and management positions. No change is lasting change unless it involves the community. Through training and social entrepreneurship, we aim to make a lasting and positive impact to the communities we serve.

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

Through our plastic bricks manufacturing were creating jobs and promoting economic growth, especially to underprivileged. This economic upliftment can increase incomes, allowing more families to afford nutritious food. also supports sustainable agriculture. Recycling plastic reduces environmental pollution, which benefits agricultural productivity. Less plastic waste in soil and water systems can lead to healthier crops and livestock, thus improving food security. and we aim to diversify to compost manure production to ensure affordable agriculture inputs and promote food systems in Malawi.

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

My startup helps to reduces environmental pollution through its recycling plastic waste into bricks, which can have positive health outcomes by improving air and water quality. This contributes to healthier living conditions and reduces the prevalence of lung and water borne diseases associated with plastic pollution.

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 enterprise is also focused on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all through educational training on the importance of recycling and benefits of using recycled materials. And we aim to dirvesify our products into roofing tiles, floor tiles and furnitures which can be used to build climate resilience school blocks ensuring continued eductaion during extreme weathers and access to quality education to all at all times.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The enterprise is gender inclusive model for it employ and empower woman to recycle plastic promoting woman entrepreneurship, train them in construction. and 60% of our workers are woman to promote gender equality and empower them economically.

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 enterprice is reducing plastic pollution, its recycling initiatives helps to maintain cleaner water sources and support efforts to provide safe and affordable drinking water. The bricks can be used to build WASH facilities which is essential for ensuring clean water and sanitation for all.

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

7 - tout à fait 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'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our startup is designed through its recycling programs to create 100+ green descent jobs in waste collection, sorting, and manufacturing to drive and stimulate local economic growth.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Through our ecycling plastic waste into sutainable construction materials fosters innovation by developing new technologies and methodologies for sustainable building. It promotes resilient infrastructure and sustainable industrialization by reducing reliance on traditional construction materials and integrating eco-friendly alternatives.

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

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

Using our recycled plastic bricks in construction industry we will contribute to building sustainable cities and communities. we shall reduce the environmental footprint of urban development, promote the use of sustainable building materials, and enhances the resilience of buildings and infrastructure to environmental stressors, such as climate change and natural disasters.

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

Through our recycling plastic initiative for construction promotes responsible consumption and production by creating a circular and blue economy where plastic waste is transformed into valuable resources such as bricks, pavers, tiles and furnitures. This approach minimizes waste, reduces the demand for virgin materials, and encourages sustainable production practices across the construction industry. Many of the materials we use on daily basis have the capacity to be recycled. However, they are often thrown out or worse burnt, polluting our air and water sources. This is often due to limited education and facilities - we aim to provide communities with access to recycling facilities and convert these materials into items that benefit their lives.

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

There is no country in the world that is not experiencing the first hand effects of climate change. We aim to reduce the burning of trash by creating value out of the materials, whilst educating on the impact climate change is having on our planet. Our products made from recycled plastic waste helps to mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with plastic production and disposal, cement industries and burning trees to produce bricks. It also decreases the environmental impact of construction activities by lowering the carbon footprint of building materials since our bricks needs no cement when building, thus contributing to climate resilience and sustainability.

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

We diverte plastic waste from landfills and waterways, and recycle it into bricks for construction helps protect marine ecosystems and reduce marine pollution. This action directly supports efforts to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources.

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

Recycling plastic waste to bricks our startup prevents land degradation and pollution, supporting the conservation of terrestrial ecosystems. It reduces the environmental impact of plastic waste on soil and biodiversity, promoting the sustainable management of land resources.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

My startup is helping fostering social stability, strengthening institutions through collaborations and transparency, and promoting environmental justice. These initiatives help build more inclusive, peaceful, and resilient communities, aligning with the broader goals of peace, justice, and strong institutions.

02.17.01 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

To achieving our goals we will often require partnerships between governments, businesses, and civil society. Recycling plastic for construction will foster collaboration across sectors, facilitating knowledge sharing, innovation, and the scaling up of sustainable practices.

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

4

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

3

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.08 Justification

Plastic recycled bricks are a highly innovative and unique solution to both construction and environmental challenges. Their ability to transform plastic waste into useful building materials represents a significant step forward in sustainable development and circular economy practices. This unique blend of environmental stewardship and community empowerment positions Emmtech as a pioneer in sustainable business practices, fostering positive change on multiple fronts. This innovative approach makes building environmentally friendly and accessible to all.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Our main competitors are local burnt bricks producers(locall villagers), Cement products manufactures(Paver World, JOGS cement products, RK investments, Ecobuild and etc) and plastic recycling companies(Arkay plastics, Easypack, NT plastics, OG plastic, Quibix Robotics). To outstand them i will leverage enterprise's unique strengths such as product diversification and strong marketing strategy, investing in innovation, and maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and customer satisfaction.

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

i have set an enabling environment for woman and girls to freely participate and contribute to the project am currently doing of recycling plastic into sustainable construction materials for both administration and managemt positions and 60% are females we have trained to recycle annd trade plastic waste to promote female entrepreneurs.