‘Resolve Trash-2-Cash’, was inspired by the commitment to the environment and an aspiration to develop green business by leveraging circular economic interventions and sustainable lifestyle. It integrates solid waste as raw resource inputs, from collecting and repurposing waste paper, discarded textiles, plastics, and packaging materials, including food and organic wastes, etc. For over a decade now, the enterprise has been functioning on recycling, recovery, and reuse of municipal solid waste. The broader mission is emission reduction by minimizing the consumption of virgin materials and encouraging green lifestyle choices. It’s been almost a journey of 12 years now for ResolveT2C, evolving into a women-led micro-enterprise in the ‘Art of Recycling’.
Collection | Processing | Value Addition | Sale |
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Solid waste collection: mainly waste paper, (of all types), plastic waste, textile waste, food waste, garden waste, and plant waste. | Waste gets distributed in different recycling units. a)Waste paper (mache and pulp products) b)Handmade paper unit c)Textile recycling unit. d) Plant waste recycling, hyacinth unit. e) Wet waste -waste to energy unit. | To the overall processes, there have been rigorous training workshops, with exposure visits for the women artisans. They are registered as artisans and have artisan cards. | The sale areas are as follows: a) Government-level fairs and exhibitions. b) Corporate exhibitions. c) Institutional orders. d) Client orders and purchases. e) Supply chain |
Primary segregation at source. Secondary segregation by the collection team, and tertiary segregation by at the recycling workshops. | The waste is then processed into different micro-utility products by women artisans in the workshop, handmade recycled craft products. | Innovation in products, mainly focussing on sustainable lifestyle promotion. Formation of PO on 8th March 2024.(Women's Day) | Registered with India Mart ( B2B) Platform. Delivery on order placements. |
The overall current production as per waste categories:
Gift baskets, | Dolls | Scrunchies | Corporate gifts |
Gift trays | Paint brush holders | 3 layered Cotton Masks | Hand made paper |
Pen stand (Mache) | Table lamps | Embroidered cotton masks | Hyacinth Paper (Special Category) |
Pen stand (Pulp) | Cotton grocery bags | Sling bag | Biodegradable organic manure plant pots |
Table tubs | Jute Bags | Dohar | Water Hyacinth products |
Photo frames | Ladies purse | Table napkins | Recycled woven mat |
Jewellery boxes | Kids Pencil Pouch | Envelopes | Large-size shopping baskets |
Gift boxes | Cosmetics bag | Folders | Water hyacinth laundry baskets |
Tea boxes | Travel pouch | Writing Note Pad | Chocolate boxes with recycled paper cavity |
Wine gift case | Cloth gift bags | Paper carry bags | Eco-Toys |
Sustainable packaging is one important segment, as single-use plastic will be restricted in developed countries. Growing consumer concern over the preservation of the environment is driving demand for more sustainable packaging. The ease with recyclable packaging materials is growing important with brand owners, producers, and even the government. There is mounting pressure, now being backed by legislation like the European Union to limit the use of plastics in packaging. Alternatives are paper and cardboard from organic fibers.
Currently, in the mainstream business arena, as a start-up enterprise ResolveT2C in coming years, to complete its infrastructural and operational set-up targets is seeking grant and loan support. The growing potential of the enterprise can create job opportunities for 2000 more marginal women and youth with skill training and capacity building.