GIVO - Garbage In, Value Out

The problem is PET waste recovery. 15 billion PET units are consumed annually. Less than 30% is collected; less than 10% is recycled.

GIVO solves this by:

-  Sorting PET at the point of collection. Thus guarantee quality and maximize PET value.

- Using IoT & our WeightCapture software to manage the PET recovery value chain

- Job creation by empowering the Youth & Women with our GIVO solution

- We reduces transportation weight/costs for our partner off-takers and aids logistics planning.

If Scaled, assuming 100,000 units

• Scaling will mean that we can ensure 1.2 billion kg of PET avoids oceans and landfills. SDG 9,11,13,14,15
• Each GIVO unit is responsible for creating 2 direct job opportunities, and 4 indirect jobs in the waste thus potentially creating 600,000 jobs. SDG 5&8.
• Each Franchisee is can earn at least $3000 annually, which provides decent economic conditions for them. SDG 5

The primary problem we are trying to solve is PET recovery within the waste value chain. A break down of the problems include:

- In NIgeria, we consume 15 billion units of PET annually without any discernible way to dispose of it

- Social habit of not sorting waste at point disposal i.e it is normal in Nigeria to include recyclables, organic and material waste together in the same trash bag.

- Not sorting waste at point of disposal also leads to loss of value for recyclable materials, thus loss in potential revenue for aggregators

- Unorganized and Inefficient waste management structures makes it expensive for stakeholders engaged in waste collection

- No reliable data on PET consumption & recycling which leads to lack of  planning and transparency from stakeholders

- Lack of suitable job opportunities for women and youth within the waste management space 

Scavengers: These stakeholders are responsible for 70% of waste collection in Nigeria, yet are still informal players in the market. We will provide convenience and ease for them to deposit their PET. Furthermore, through our partnership with Paga, we provide financial inclusion.

GIVO Franchisees and Employees – Our solution provides entrepreneurship/ employment opportunities. With earnings from $3000 annually as a franchisees and job opportunities arising from the activities we spur, the community will be economically empowered. 

Aggregators & Off takers – We enable them expand and optimize their operations. By  sorting and shredding PET at source, we reduce the product bulk by 75% thereby saving cost for Off-takers. We also provide them with realtime data on PET quantities available at each location for logistics optimization. 

Eco-Friendly Individuals/ Organization: With increased activism and social consciousness, more people are more aware of a need to get involved in fixing the PET waste problem. GIVO gives them a convenient way for them to participate in PET recovery in both online and offline mediums.

The Public: By facilitating the recovery PET, we ensure that the community environment - land and waterways is free from PET pollution

Our product, GIVO (Garbage In, Value Out) is an IoT, app and web based solution which automates and digitizes the PET recovery process. A GIVO set consists of Hardware (scale, android, printer, shredder and solar power solution - all IoT) and software (weightcapture.com).

How does it work ?

- Each GIVO set/ terminal is operated by a franchisee in a fixed location.

- Customers/ Scavengers in the area bring their raw PET to the franchisee or request for it to be picked up by closest franchisee

- The franchisee registers/identifies the customer (using the android) weights the product (using the Iot scale).

- Once the value of the product (currently at N25 per kg for raw PET) is confirmed a receipt of the transaction is printed (IoT printer) and a payment is automatically done to the customers account (via Paga, our digital payment partner)

- At the close of business, the franchisee gathers all the PET he has collected and sorts them according to type before feeding it into the (IoT) shredder to create a new product 'shredded PET' which has a value of N120 per kg.

- Once the shredded PET collected reaches a threshold (say 100kg), a pick up request is automatically sent to our partner off-taker/aggregator, detailing the quantity, value and location of the shredded PET

- When the aggregator picks the product and verifies the value (using an IoT scale & android device), he then pays GIVO N120 per kg which is shared 25:75 between the GIVO platform and the GIVO franchisee.

- Every detail of this transaction is fully digitized and accessed via a dedicated back end.

Technological Specifications. 

The GIVO software elements contains 2 main parts

• Web backend System- web based system made using

• Programming Language - .NET, JavaScript, Kendo UI, C#
• Database – The system can adapt to any relation Databases. For this project it uses the MySQL database.
• Framework – Entity Framework
• API – Restful API
• Programming Language – Android Kotlin and IOS
• Database – SQLite database –the application can work online and offline

2. Mobile Application –It uses the following technologies

• Programming Language – Android Kotlin and IOS
• Database – SQLite database –that the application can work online and offline

The Hardware Elements Include:

- IoT Scale

-IoT Shredder

- IoT Printer

- Andriod Device

- 1500W Solar Solution 

The major innovations within our product include:

- Digital Waste Solution: Every part of our solution is technology driven. From stakeholder identification, to weighing, to payment and logistics. This is a major difference from existing solutions.

- Material Focus: PET waste. The PET market generated an estimated 15 billion units locally in 2018. SDG 13,14 & 15

- Youth Empowerment: Our franchisee empowers youth and women through PET collection. With earnings from $3000 annually, it’s a high impact economic solution SDG 5 & 8

- Sorting & Shredding at point of collection by franchisee improves the overall value and quality of the shredded output.

- Software: Our proprietary software, WeightCapture manages the entire process via app and web. www.weightcapture.com SDG 9

- Off-grid, 100% clean energy. Our solution is sustainable, 100% off grid. It can be set up anywhere in the world. SDG 11

- Digital Payment for all stakeholders (in partnership with Paga). SDG 9

- IoT Hardware: Shredder, scale, andriod device all work in sync. E.g the IoT shredder reduces PET volume by 75%, thus enabling the off-taker optimize transport and storage space. GPS and Geo-Location of all activities is also collected. 

Technology for GIVO 

The GIVO system contains 2 main parts: Software and Hardware

Software: WeightCapture

Web backend System- This is the back end of the proposed system. It is a web based system made using the following technologies

• Programming Language - .NET, JavaScript, Kendo UI, C#
• Database – The system can adapt to any relation Databases. For this project it uses the MySQL database.
• Framework – Entity Framework
• API – Restful API

Mobile Application – This is a mobile application for use in the field. It uses the following technologies

•  Programming Language – Android Kotlin and IOS
•  Database – SQLite database – This ensures that the application can work online and offline

Hardware

IoT Scale, IoT Shredder, IoT Printer, Andriod Device, Solar Solution

Thoery of Change for GIVO

Inputs

We support continuous advocacy on PET waste nationwide, undergo in offline/online marketing highlighting the environmental damage & recyclable value of PET and provide centers (GIVO Terminals) where customers can conveniently deposit their PET in exchange for cash or points

Outputs

Customers and the general public gain awareness of the negative environmental impact wrongful disposal of PET can have. They also see that they can contribute towards reducing PET waste by depositing it with a GIVO Franchisee, and get rewarded while doing so.

Short Term Outcomes

The public demonstrates an understanding and is also motivated by the financial reward. They request for PET to be picked up from GIVO operators, or deposit the material themselves. This will lead to greater demand for GIVO operators, which will provide more jobs.

Long Term Outcomes

The public understands the importance of sorting waste at source, treating PET as a commodity to be deposited and not littering PET in the environment. 

Currently Serving: Pilot Stage: 3 GIVO Sets. Serving 50,000 people

We are kicking off our Pilot in July in three locations within Lagos, Nigeria. This pilot will last for 2 months where we expect to collect 10,000kg of PET. This will create direct employment for 6 people and indirect employment for 12 people

Year One: 100 Sets, Serving 1million people

After the pilot and within the next year, we aim to deploy 100 units of our solution to selected local governments in Lagos with the aim of collecting at least 1.2m kg of PET annually. This will create direct employment for 200 people and indirect employment for 400 people

Year Five: 10,00 Sets, Serving 100 million people

Within the next 5 years, we expect our solution to have covered Lagos state and be in operation in other states within Nigeria, responsible for collecting 120m kg of PET annually. This will create direct employment for 20,000 people and indirect employment for 40,000 people. 

Our goals over the next five years include

• Becoming the largest collector of PET in Nigeria. In achieving this, we will be responsible for moving billions of PET from the communities.
• Increasing the participation of Youth and Women in the Waste Management Space through our franchisee program.
• To be the biggest supporter of the PET advocacy community which propagates the eco-friendly message in offline and online channels. We aim to consistently support campaigns and organizations that encourage PET recycling.
• To create a community of eco-friendly people and organizations. To foster and embed the recycling and sustainable living message.
• To create 20,000 direct jobs, at least half of those women and 40,000 indirect jobs. We will ensure at least half our Franchisees are women. 

The following are barriers we expect to face next year and over the next five years as we scale:

Market barriers: Entering new markets and communities presents unique challenges in terms of regulation, customer tastes, behavior among others.

Cultural barriers: People behavior towards GIVO and its messaging will determine to a large extent the success of our solution.

Financial barriers: Start up costs and running costs will be needed to sustain and expand the operations. The lack of funds can hamper our goals and effort. 

Market Barriers: Working closely with private organizations already in the waste recycling space, government agencies and advocacy groups will enable us navigate this barrier smoothly over the next 5 years

Cultural barrier: Working closely with advocacy groups, NGO's and enabling our eco-community will overtime reduce cultural barriers to our solution

Financial barrier: By sourcing for grants, equity and debt capital, we are working towards ensuring that we have the right resources at the right time. 

The larger organization behind GIVO is Capture Solutions Africa. Capture Solutions consists of subsidiaries in seven African countries with its HQ in Nairobi. www.cs4africa.com

The GIVO solution team consists of Capture Solutions Staff in Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda. 

Full TIme - 2

Part time - 3 

Our team consists of successful, highly motivated individuals from different backgrounds who bring different skillsets to ensure we are best placed to deliver this solution. Below is brief information about the team: 

Boyle-Komolafe Victor Co-Founder & CEO. Nigerian. ACCA Chartered Accountant with 10 years in business development in various industries including professional services, agriculture, security and ICT  https://www.linkedin.com/in/vi...

Lorenzo Boncompagni Co-Founder & Director, Software Development. Italian. Over 20 years in ICT in three continents, working for various organizations. Founder of Capture Solutions Africa. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lo...

Sanjiv Patel Co-Founder & Director, Hardware Development. Indian. Serial Entrepreneur, with interests in Agriculture, Insurance and Health

David Case Co-Founder & Director, Communications. Ugandan. Over 30 years of Marketing and Advertising in Africa. https://www.linkedin.com/in/da...

Paga - We are currently partnering with Paga, Nigeria's foremost digital payment platform to enable us make digital transactions seamlessly. 

HYBR - We are working with HYBR and the largest FMCG in Nigeria on a Pilot study which will be in three locations in Lagos, starting in July 2019 

Value Proposition to Customers: 

GIVO Franchisees – We connect them to revenue earning via our platform. Using technology, we link them to customers and off-takers, taking care of all activities in the value chain between. Our solution includes easy to use hardware that requires little or no maintenance and user friendly software apps & interfaces.

Aggregators & Off takers – We provide them with reduced transportation cost becuase we shred the PET before pick up which saves 75% of space. We also help logistics optimization as they have access to data on PET volume at each location. 

Scavengers: These customers will be able to easily find the closest GIVO franchisee for deposits of their material. Furthermore, with our solution we guarantee instant payment on the material collected. We also provide them with financial inclusion and financial services through our platform.

Eco-Friendly Individuals/ Organization: These groups of customers will have access to the nearest available GIVO franchise via app/web portal which will aid convenience for when they want to make PET deposits.  We guarantee instant payment on PET deposited for these clients too. We also have a profile for each client where they can view their historical deposits and also get involved in the eco-friendly community with like minds. 

We are going to raise an initial investment for company set up costs and purchase of 100 Units of Hardware for the GIVO Solution.

Business Model Assumption

Initial Franchisee Cost - $3000 (Hardware, Training, SLA etc)

Activity Per GIVO Franchisee:

Daily Quantity Collected – 40 kg per day

Collection days per annum- 300 days

PET collected – 12,000kg

Sales Price of Shredded Plastic - N120 per kg ($0.33)

Total Revenue per annum $4000

Revenue split 75/25

Profitability

Annual Revenue for Franchisee - $3000

Payback period – 12 months

Annual Revenue for GIVO Platform - $1000

Getting GIVO selected will help for: 

- Visibility & Exposure: It will provide a platform for our solution to receive wider local and international attention. This credibility will give us an edge in our search for partner organizations globally.  

- Networks and Resources: By getting selected, we will be become members of relevant networks and get access to previously unavailable resources which will enable us improve and scale up the product.

- Funding: Winning the prize will help towards offsetting some of our Pilot costs. More over, post pilot, it will open us to funding from local and international organizations by virtue of our relationship with Solve. 

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We will like to partner with Developmental Organizations such as USAID, DFID and the UN. These organizations are ideal partners for us if we aim to scale across the developed world. We would like these organizations to partner with on community based versions of our solution as we believe that GIVO is a high economic impact tool. 

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At GIVO, we are about to undertake a pilot project that will cost the company $45,000. This pilot is taking place in Lagos, for two months. It involves three GIVO centres, two of them placed in low/mid income communities. 

The GM prize on circular economy will help towards offsetting some of the pilot cost which we expect to act as a proof of our solution on the field. During the pilot, we hope to serve 50,000 people.

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