Member - SALUBATA
We occupy a niche of recycled, low-cost plastic shoes that makes a profit, whilst also benefitting people and planet.
About
Problem Summary:
Over 381 million tonnes of plastic wastes are produced annually
Plastics are recycled to exact volume of plastics (p>0.05 i.e not significant) = more plastics, more flooding. Volume of plastic remains constant and even higher in the environment, more pollution
~ 90.5% of these wastes have never been recycled
This has resulted in over 5 trillion plastics still floating in our oceans
Solution Summary:
- We imagined if we could convert all these plastic wastes to foot wears - making money and reducing wastes simultaneously
- Potential for impact is huge! - Global footwear market is currently valued at $264 billion!
- We decided to occupy a niche of recycled, low-cost plastic shoes (which are modular and patented) will make a profit, whilst also benefitting people and planet.
Headquarters 100001, Lagos, Nigeria
SDG’s of application
The Sustainable Development Goals are a call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity everywhere.
SDG 6
Clean water and sanitation
SDG 7
Affordable and clean energy
SDG 9
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG 11
Sustainable cities and communities
SDG 12
Responsible consumption and production
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