ABOUT
NOVELTY AND USEFULNESS
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GGB can conserve environment, empower women and help in implementing literacy mission projects
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Unique design with biodegradable materials
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Low cost solution for replacing plastic bags
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High environmental benefit by replacing plastics
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Earning potentials for disadvantaged population, particularly women
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Small scale industry can also be established based on this new design
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For making 10 large bags by an individual, approximately 1 hour is required
BUSINESS MODEL
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Raw materials:
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NGOs collect old newspapers, cloths for making GGBs from households
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NGOs supply old newspapers, cloths to women for making GGBs
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Production: Local women make the handmade GGBs
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Supply:
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NGOs receive regular supply of these bags from women
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NGOs supply GGBs to individual households and shops every month
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Financial:
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NGOs pay 50% of the revenue to the women making GGBs
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NGOs utilize 80% of the profit for running the education mission projects for underprivileged students
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NGOs keep 20% of the profit as administration fees
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Responsibility:
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NGOs collect plastic bags from individual households
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NGOs give the plastic bags to authorized recyclers for responsible recycling
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BOARD
DR MITA TARAFDER
FOUNDER
PRABAL K. SEN
PRESIDENT
RINI TARAFDER