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Explore this ideaPlastiCycle — Plastic Collection and Granulation Recycling
Unit for collecting, sorting, and granulating plastic waste (PET, HDPE) resold to local industries (packaging, construction) and exporters. Informal collectors are integrated as paid partners per kilogram.
The Problem
West Africa produces millions of tons of plastic per year, less than 5% of which is recycled, polluting coasts, rivers, and agricultural land.
The Opportunity
Demand for recycled plastic granules is booming in Asia and Europe (+15%/year); taxes on virgin plastic make recycled increasingly competitive.
The Concept
1,000 m² site with shredder, washer, and granulation extruder, network of 100 collectors paid 100 CFA/kg, producing 30 tons of granules/month.
The "Secret Sauce" (USP)
- Integrated collector network: stable and inclusive supply
- Dual market: local industry (70%) + export (30%)
- ISO quality certification to access international buyers
Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
To get started quickly:Manual collection of 5 tons/month with 20 partner collectors and resale to 1 local industrialist without granulation, to validate the model.
