Trofica is a B2B waste collection service that connects informal waste pickers directly with waste generators and recycling plants in Cartagena, Colombia, enhancing the efficiency of material recovery. By eliminating intermediaries and providing certification for recycled materials, Trofica increases the income of recyclers while improving the recycling rate in a region where only 4.5% of waste is currently recycled.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
In Latin America, the recycling system is fragmented, relying on informal waste pickers who face precarious working conditions. Only a small fraction of waste is recycled, and waste pickers lack access to technology, transportation, and a consistent supply of materials.
Solution
Trofica is a B2B waste collection service that connects waste generators directly with informal waste pickers and recycling plants in Cartagena, Colombia. By eliminating intermediaries, Trofica aims to enhance the efficiency of material recovery and increase the income of recyclers. The company optimizes waste management through strategic technology and ensures the closure of the material cycle through certification and connections with Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies. Trofica's model empowers and unifies the recycling ecosystem, creating a tangible impact on the lives of recyclers and increasing the volume of recyclable materials.
Target Audience
Trofica's primary customers are businesses and organizations that generate waste and are looking for sustainable recycling solutions, as well as recycling plants seeking a consistent supply of certified materials.
Features
- Direct connection of waste pickers with recycling plants to ensure volume and quality.
- Technology-driven waste management optimization.
- Material certification to guarantee acceptance by transformation plants.
- Network of over 600 recyclers and 29 recycling centers.
- Community recycling activities and educational programs.