Solid Waste Management

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Solid Waste Management
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Infrastructure
Waste Management
Business Model Description

Provide solid waste management services such as the collection, sorting, treatment and recycling of solid waste, including paper and plastics, sourced from individuals, businesses, and sub-contractors as a producer responsibility organization (PRO) complying with the extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulation, and 2040 single-use plastics (SUP) phase-out policy. Collection networks are developed within the company by establishing logistic networks around designated collection points. Collected materials are transformed into secondary raw materials including but not limited to plastic pellets, wood plastic or recycled plastic raw materials.

Expected Impact

Foster a circular economy and promote a more efficient use of resources and a cleaner environment.

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Updated: 5 Sep, 2022 Date of Production: 1 Sep, 2022
Mauritius
Indicative ReturnDescribes the rate of growth an investment is expected to generate within the IOA. The indicative return is identified for the IOA by establishing its Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Return of Investment (ROI) or Gross Profit Margin (GPM).
20% - 25% (in GPM)
Investment TimeframeDescribes the time period in which the IOA will pay-back the invested resources. The estimate is based on asset expected lifetime as the IOA will start generating accumulated positive cash-flows.
Medium Term (5–10 years)
Market SizeDescribes the value of potential addressable market of the IOA. The market size is identified for the IOA by establishing the value in USD, identifying the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) or providing a numeric unit critical to the IOA.
USD 100 million - USD 1 billion
Average Ticket Size (USD)Describes the USD amount for a typical investment required in the IOA.
< USD 500,000
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11) Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) Good health and well-being (SDG 3) Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7)

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Sector Sources
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