Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

Mrs Scraps Designs exists to give and breathe new life to fabric scraps by transforming them to fashion accessories like scrunchies, headbands, and jewelries.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

I worked as a contract staff with a company in the US that focuses on sustainable education for teachers and educating them on career pathways for their students. This opportunity opened my eyes to the world of sustainability. I was a fashion apprentice and I noticed that after we designed clothes, we either threw away or burnt those scraps. With my knowledge of sustainability and the circular economy, I decided to approach fashion designers in my area for their fabric scraps. I educated them on the environmental impact of these scraps and the transformative potential of my project. They were excited to give me their fabric scraps. After collecting the scraps, I transformed them into fashionable and trendy accessories like scrunchies, headbands, and jewelry such as earrings and necklaces.

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

According to a study — titled State of the Art in Textile Waste Management: A Review — submitted by Kuok Ho Daniel Tang in the MDPI website in 2023, he stated that, 'Annually, the world produces approximately 92 million tons of textile waste.' Textile Waste is one of the major sources of waste in the world. Mrs Scraps Designs aims to reduce textile Waste in the environment by partnering with fashion designers (who are the focal point) to reduce the impact of textile Waste in the environment.

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).

The benefits of Mrs. Scraps Designs are numerous. • Not only do we reduce textile waste in the environment, but we also create fashionable and trendy hair accessories and jewelry that add a pop of color to any individual's clothing style. • We have been able to educate, employ, and provide a source of income to individuals living in my environment. From our staff to fabric pickers and accessory resellers, these individuals have started earning from this mission. • In addition, we have raised awareness and educated fashion designers on the concept of the circular economy.

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

Mrs. Scraps Designs offers a variety of products to cater to different needs: - Our scrunchies and headbands are designed for women, girls, and babies. - Our jewelry collection, including earrings and necklaces, is perfect for women and men who appreciate unique styles. - Each of our fabric scraps is unique, resulting in a limited quantity of each design. This allows us to offer a wide range of choices to customers who seek something special.

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

01/06/2023

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 ?

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.).

No other owners.

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.instagram.com/mrsscrapsdesigns?igsh=eDNqcGhla2Nic2cw

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

Produits de base secondaires (voitures et pièces détachées, biens de consommation durables et habillement, commerce de détail)

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

6

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We have employed students who are looking for a stream of income to sort out their financial burdens.

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

4

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By employing the students, they have been able to meet their need of hunger.

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

4

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By working we fashion designers who would have previously burnt the fabric scraps, we have reduced emissions in the environment.

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

6

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Mrs Scraps Designs is educating and creating awareness among fashion designers and students alike on the concept of sustainability and the circular economy.

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

6

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We have trained and employed women and given them an avenue to express themselves with these skills.

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

6

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By partnering with fashion designers, we have reducing the rate at which fabric scraps pollutes the earth and water bodies.

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

4

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

Mrs Scraps has reduced unemployment and taught young ladies and men life long skills that will empower them.

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 partner with fashion designers by providing innovative solutions to the fabric scraps they have.

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

4

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

We have assisted in making our environment livable.

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

4

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

6

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Mrs Scraps Designs is committed to creating awareness and educating our environment on means we can work in reducing carbon emissions.

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

6

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Textile scraps don't dissolve. At Mrs Scraps Designs, we preserve the life below water by giving new life to textiles waste which would have otherwise polluted the water.

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

4

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

4

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'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Mrs Scraps Designs partners with fashion designers for fabric scraps.

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

6

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

3

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

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

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

2

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.

2

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

2

06.08 Justification

I did thorough market research before starting out. I found that this product is growing rapidly in regions outside my state, but the market in my state is at a different level. To create market awareness, I made and gave out over 100 scrunchies and headbands for free. I discovered that the existing sellers weren't marketing their products effectively. To stand out and make an impact in the market, I knew I had to do something different.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

My competitors are entrepreneurs who create hair accessories such as headbands and scrunchies. What makes my product different is its uniqueness. Due to the use and shortage of the length of the fabric scraps, no customer has the same design and style of scrunchy or headband. This has made me and my customers stand out from sellers and other customers who make and use the same fabric. We have also created different styles other than the plain scrunchies and given them different names like Mickey Mouse and Mimi Mouse scrunchy, and many more.

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

Yes. Currently, I host a club to teach students, housewives, civil servants how to use their gifts, talents, and abilities to make money online and offline.