Wayste.

Long description

Wayste is a mobile device app that offers a fresh take on waste management. By connecting people who have garbage with those interested in garbage, Wayste finds the correct destination for every type of garbage. Our app will provide valuable information on the eight major types of waste –metal, plastic, glass, paper, e-waste, organic, chemical and textile– and offer solutions for their disposal.

Upon opening the app there are two options: “I have garbage,” or “I want garbage.” By selecting an option, individuals that have garbage to dispose will be matched with those who are looking to collect garbage in a specific radius.

By connecting waste collectors and producers, we can all benefit from the garbage we produce. Besides the evident environmental benefit, simplifying the process of locating recyclable waste directly impact the lives of millions of informal garbage collectors in developing countries. In Brazil, independent garbage collectors account for 90% of the recycled trash.

We plan to establish partnerships with companies interested in sustainable initiatives to create a reward program that offers bonuses and other perks for every successful garbage transaction. Individuals will accumulate points with every pound of garbage collected, and more points mean more benefits. Companies will provide these benefits, converting their incentives into tax deductions, and advertisements on our platform.

We believe that waste management can be more convenient and offer benefits for all parts involved: those who have garbage, those who want it, our sponsoring companies, and most importantly: our planet.

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