Zero Waste Initiative




Zero Waste Initiative
Pilot Project: Launch in Nairobi
Include:
1) Kenyan Bamboo Network
2) Compostables (Nairobi Compost Cooperative / Network)
3) Expat Packing materials

Program Branding design
* Stamp that goes on reused items stating this is reused material part of the  ZWI Network Collaboration

Source:
* expats
* GSO
* Local Businesses

Partners
* US Zero Waste Business Council

Bigger picture: The Ulimate Collaboration of helping change the paradigm of thinking with regards to waste.

Open items

Zero Waste Initiative Nairobi  

Oi1: Copy for ZWI Pitch
– Mission statement
– Goals
– Objectives
– Needs
Oi6: Register Nairobi Compost Cooperative
Oi6: confirm Project Manager
Oi6: George Njenga is a potential candidate to lead this Initative.
Oi6:  Project Manager roles and Responsibilities:
Oi6: organize the big picture
oi6: tie in Sub Networks (Bamboo
Oi6: Materials etc) and other items to make the website story clear for members to understand full opportunities of engaging.
Oi3: ZWI/ Sponsors: List potential sponsors for ZWI
Oi3: United Nations
0i3: Skoll Foundation
Oi2: copy, member Agreement
This is Draft language for a possible MEMBER AGREEMENT for the Zero Waste Initiative. Modification to this copy is needed before being used in the app.
I promise to be aware of being ZERO WASTE with the help of the network’s systems and alternatives. I will also keep my my open to new ideas and ways to eliminate waste and share ideas of what waste Is available for the networks usage. I will support the network by keeping my eye and ears open for opportunities that will help the network be more sustainable
and spread the word of its existence.

Makers Space Nairobi
Oi 3: Check out each mall for a partnership agreement for including a makers space in the mall
– wood shop
– medal shop w/welding area
-plastics iso container inside the
space sponsored by ISK and TBD
– larger than life Puppet workshop
– computers around for design
– Computers around for eduction
– kitchen for commercial use
– juice bar by Naomi

Oi3: Inventory the under utilized spaces that are outside which might be used for a Makers Space in Nairobi focused on bamboo and compost
“Don’t start from scratch”
Model it after existing businesses like Virginia’s makers space
and Portland’s Tool library
Hire a lead manager
project manager