Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

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We recycle plastic waste into sustainable buttons for the fashion industry.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Pneedles is a pioneering Nigerian startup transforming plastic waste into high-quality, sustainable buttons for the fashion industry. By leveraging advanced recycling technologies and AI-powered processes, we efficiently convert discarded plastics into eco-friendly buttons, reducing environmental pollution and conserving resources. Our blockchain-integrated supply chain ensures transparency and traceability, fostering trust among stakeholders. We collaborate with local communities for waste collection, creating jobs and supporting the local economy. Through strategic partnerships with fashion brands, we offer customizable, innovative button designs, catering to the growing demand for sustainable fashion materials. We're committed to promoting a circular economy by recycling plastic waste, thereby minimizing environmental impact and enhancing value. Our holistic approach combines technology, sustainability, and community engagement to drive positive environmental and social change.

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

Pneedles aims to tackle the escalating problem of plastic pollution in Nigeria, which significantly harms the environment and public health. The country generates over 2.5 million tons of plastic waste annually , much of which ends up in landfills, waterways, and the ocean, contributing to environmental degradation and posing risks to wildlife and human communities. Additionally, the global fashion industry faces scrutiny for its negative environmental impact due to its unsustainable production & consumption practices. In order for the fashion industry to become sustainable, they need to adopt sustainable materials but currently, there's scarcity of affordable, scalable solutions for sustainable fashion materials.

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).

Environmental Impact: By recycling plastic waste into buttons, we significantly reduce plastic pollution, lowers CO2 emissions, and conserves natural resources. This contributes to cleaner environments and healthier ecosystems. Cost Efficiency: Our buttons are made from readily available plastic waste, reducing production costs. This cost efficiency allows us to offer affordable prices, making sustainable materials accessible to a broader range of fashion brands. Sustainability and Innovation: Our buttons support the circular economy by reusing and upcycling plastic waste. With customizable designs and the use of advanced technologies, we provide innovative, high-quality products that meet the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly fashion materials. Additionally, our approach creates local jobs, supports community engagement, and enhances the corporate social responsibility (CSR) profiles of fashion brands that utilize our products..

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

We're targeting fashion brands and garment manufacturers.

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

01/12/2023

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 ?

0

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

Joshua Attat - CEO & Founder: Sustainability engineer with combined 10+ years of experience in waste management and recycling. Proven track record in leading green initiatives and scaling sustainable startups. A technology specialist with extensive knowledge in AI, blockchain, and IoT. Experience in implementing advanced technologies for process automation and data analytics in recycling industries. Edikan Fred - COO & Co-Founder: A seasoned operations manager with a background in supply chain optimization and logistics. Expertise in streamlining processes and improving efficiency in manufacturing and distribution.

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://instagram.com/getpneedles

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

Autre : Fashion

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

1.1.1 & 1.2.1 & 1.2.2: We’re reducing the population of people living in Nigeria living below the poverty line by providing a steady means of income for waste pickers.

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

3

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

N/A

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

3.3.3: By reducing plastic pollution we’re helping reduce malaria incidences per 1,000 population in Nigeria 3.9: We’re reducing the mortality rate associated with air pollution from burning of plastic waste & water pollution stemming from plastics & microplastics.

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

3

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

N/A

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

4

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

5.1, 5.5, 5.a, 5.b & 5.c: Majority of our waste pickers supply chain is powered by women; we provide them with the necessary tools to enable them succeed and we don’t discriminate against them in terms of pay or any other form.

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

6.3, 6.6 & 6.b: We enable local communities to participate in the process of preventing water pollution & protecting water ecosystems by educating them about the harmful effects of plastic pollution, encouraging & incentivising recycling in their communities by purchasing plastic waste from them.

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

1 - pas du tout 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

8.4: By utilizing plastic waste as our raw materials for manufacturing we’re improving global resource efficiency in our production processes and ensuring there’s sustainable economic growth that’s totally decoupled from environmental degradation. 8.5 & 8.6: We’re providing decent jobs for women and youth in the waste management sector.

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

9.2: Our activities help increase manufacturing value added as a proportion of GDP & per capita & also manufacturing employment as a proportion of total employment. 9.4: We adopt more environmentally sound production processes that help reduce carbon emissions.

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

4

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

N/A

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

11.6: Our activities contribute to the sustainable management of the plastic waste generated in Lagos & other neighboring cities.

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

12.2: By utilizing plastic waste as raw materials, we eliminate the need to extract new resources(petroleum for production of virgin plastics) thereby contributing to the sustainable management of natural resources. 12.4: We’re preventing the release of plastic waste into soil and water by sustainably collecting & recycling them into buttons 12.5: Our recycling activities help reduce waste generation & increase the national recycling rate significantly. 12.6 & 12.7: By providing buttons made from plastic waste for fashion businesses, we’re enabling them to adopt circular procurement practices in their supply chain.

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

13.3: We educate fashion brands on how their current activities contribute to climate change and how they can switch to more sustainable practices that are beneficial to their businesses, the people & the planet.

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

14.1 & 14.2: Our activities contribute to the reduction of marine plastic pollution & protection of marine & coastal ecosystems.

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

15.3: Our activities help prevent & reduce land & soil degradation from microplastics.

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

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

N/A

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

17.11: By exporting our products to other countries, we’re contributing to the increase of exports by developing countries such as Nigeria where we’re based.

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

7 = Tout à fait d'accord

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

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.08 Justification

Fashion brands globally already utilize buttons in their production processes - what we're bringing to the table is sustainability.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Our competitors include Traditional Button Manufacturers that produce buttons from virgin plastic & other Sustainable Button Producers that also make eco-friendly buttons from materials like wood or bio-plastics. Our competitive advantages include: Local Sourcing: Leveraging abundant plastic waste in Nigeria for raw materials reduces costs and supports local economies. Cost Efficiency: Lower production costs due to recycled materials, enabling competitive pricing. Sustainability Focus: Strong emphasis on environmental impact aligns with growing demand for eco-friendly fashion materials. Scalability: Ability to scale operations quickly due to the widespread availability of plastic waste as a raw material. Market Niche: Specializing in sustainable buttons fills a specific need in the fashion industry, offering unique value.

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

Yes; most of the plastic waste suppliers we work with are females who have set up recycling businesses and we patronize & support their business strongly.