Sabass -Eco friendly plates,bowls and tableware

Eco friendly plates,bowls and tableware

1. Eco-friendly plates, bowls, and tableware from rice husk & rice straws

2. Business Overview - Startup Name: SABASS Ventures - Location: Purba Burdwan, West Bengal - Products: Plates, partition plates, bowls, and related biodegradable items - Raw Material: Rice husk & rice straws (agriculture waste) - Mission: Sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to plastic & thermocol

3. Problem Statement - Plastic & thermocol waste is a major environmental hazard - Paper-based products lead to deforestation - Farmers burn rice straws, causing air pollution - Existing eco-friendly alternatives (sugarcane bagasse & corn starch) are expensive

4. Our Solution - Eco-friendly biodegradable tableware - Utilizing agricultural waste → extra income for farmers - No harmful chemicals, 100% natural, using edible gum - Affordable pricing strategy to compete with plastic & paper products

5. Manufacturing & Setup Plan Phase 1 (Initial Setup): - Investment: Minimal capital with 2 machines - Location: Rural village in Purba Burdwan - Raw Material Procurement: Direct from local farmers - Production: Small batch production & market testing Phase 2 (Scaling Up): - Expansion with more machines & workforce - Partnering with bulk buyers & eco-friendly brands

6. Competitive Landscape | Competitor | Raw Material | Price | Sustainability | |------------|-------------|-------|---------------| | Thermocol | Synthetic | Low | Non-biodegradable | | Plastic | Petroleum-based | Low | Non-biodegradable | | Paper | Trees | Medium | Causes deforestation | | Sugarcane Bagasse | Sugarcane waste | High | Biodegradable | | Corn Starch | Corn extracts | High | Biodegradable | | SABASS Ventures | Rice husk & rice straw | Affordable | 100% Biodegradable |

7. Target Market & Sales Strategy Primary Target Customers: - Middle-class & upper-class consumers (eco-conscious buyers) - Restaurants, caterers, event planners - Eco-friendly brands & sustainable packaging suppliers Sales Channels: - Retail & B2B sales model - Online e-commerce (Amazon, Flipkart, own website) - Partnerships with restaurants, hotels, & eco-friendly stores

8. Investment & Government Support Funding Needs: - Investment for machinery, raw materials, branding & marketing - Government subsidies & MSME grants (Startup India, Green Energy Schemes) - Potential CSR funding from corporates supporting sustainability Revenue Model: - Direct sales & bulk supply to food service businesses - Brand collaborations & custom packaging solutions

9. Environmental & Social Impact - Reducing thermocol & plastic waste - Preventing farmers from burning rice straw → lower air pollution - Generating employment in rural areas - Supporting farmers with additional income

10. Next Steps & Roadmap ✅ Finalize manufacturing process & prototype development ✅ Market testing & feedback collection ✅ Apply for government support & investor funding ✅ Setup initial plant & start production ✅ Launch brand & begin sales via online & offline channels Call to Action: Seeking partnerships, investors & eco-conscious buyers!