Empower.eco

?? New chapter for Empower.eco We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our seed-round funding, led by S&J LLC, Decelera and Cerulean Ventures. This investment strengthens our ability to deliver blockchain-enabled #materialtraceability solutions and further our mission of enabling circular economies. As we move into this new phase, Empower welcomes Lennard Hulsbos as our new CEO. With a background in strategic design, product development, and B2B SaaS, Lennard is well-positioned to drive Empower’s growth and innovation. We also thank Wilhelm Myrer for 7 years of impactful leadership that brought Empower to its current position as a leader in material traceability. With over 1.233 million kg of material registered on our platform, we remain focused on developing digital infrastructure that supports circularity, transparency, and accountability for companies and governments worldwide. ?? #MaterialTraceability #CircularEconomy #Blockchain #Empowereco”

We at Empower.eco are thrilled to announce our participation in the Mastercard Lighthouse Spring '25 program with our Deposit App! ?? This solution is a key part of our product ecosystem, designed to empower #informalwasteworkers by enabling financial inclusion, fair compensation, and #traceable impact—paving the way for a more transparent and measurable circular economy. We’re also happy to be joined by Esgrid, Deedster, Trust Stamp and Contribe. A special mention to Contribe, who is also a supporter of our Plastic Positive program. ?? To everyone who didn’t make the cut this time—keep pushing forward! We were incredibly impressed by the pitches and can’t wait to see what’s next. Onwards! Lennard Hulsbos Knut Landsverk Migle Labeikyte Johannes Schill

Looking forward to 'Freeing The Sea' from plastic together and record every impactful step of 2025 and beyond! ?? #materialtraceability #transparency #circularvaluechain

??Renere gater er et konsept utviklet av L?IK med teknologi fra Empower.eco, gj?re plukking av s?ppel i bybildet til noe l?nnsomt. Denne gangen gjorde vi det i Schweigaardsgate med Nabolagshuset i Landbrukskvartalet. Intility -as? var initiativtaker til ? tenne vinterlys for et triveligere nabolag. Rydding og stemningslys er 2 av straks tiltak for ? l?fte Vaterland og Gr?nland L?IK?kultiverer byer ved ? skape verdifulle m?ter i rom som trenger et l?ft. #b?rekraftigbyutvikling?#event?#cleanup?#ESG #CSRD

There are many reasons to be concerned about #plasticwaste around the world which unfortunately do not get the focus - or resources - they deserve. Next to that, more money is spent on lobbying for 'softer' policy, than on reducing the use of plastics, or the establishment of proper waste management systems to properly #dispose and #recycle. The negative effects on planetary and human health of plastic waste - and microplastics in extention - is an emerging field of study and it's pretty bleak. Today we're sharing professor Andrew Huberman's latest episode of Huberman Lab, he dives into the effects of microplastics on human health and shares tips on how to reduce their effect on your health. Valuable information in an age where we will most likely see more plastics than fish in the sea by 2050. Though we're grateful for the work by Professor Huberman and countless of his colleagues - we would like to emphasise: the only real possibility to reduce the effects of microplastics on human health is to ensure plastice waste doesn't end up in nature in the first place. The way to do this is through the establishment of proper waste management systems. #Transparent, digitally-enabled and #blockchain based; if you'd ask us. #endplasticwaste #circulareconomy

Truly grateful for our partner Contribe and their contributions to the work our wonderful community of collectors (820 strong today!) are doing to rid the world of #plasticwaste. Thank you to all shoppers selecting us at the checkout, your contribution makes a genuine difference, as can be seen below.

On September 18, 2024, Waste Pickers Association of Nigeria (WAPAN), in partnership with UNICEF Nigeria, launched a major campaign for World Cleanup Day Official as part of the UNICEF Green Rising Project. Our #goals was to recover #20tons of plastic waste across #Kano, #Abuja, and #Lagos, while empowering informal youth #wastepickers and addressing the pressing issue of #plastic pollution in Nigeria. The project aimed to tackle the overwhelming challenge posed by Single-Use Plastics (#SUPs) and develop sustainable, lasting solutions. At the heart of this initiative was the integration of #informal waste pickers into the formal economy, equipping them with the skills and tools necessary to thrive in a growing waste management sector. Our approach included identifying different forms of SUPs to simplify recycling, reducing the plastic waste burden in landfills and water bodies, and leveraging innovative technologies like Trinamix for plastic identification and blockchain for tracking plastic recoveries. Here's what we achieved in three key locations within these #3days—Lagos (Apapa #Seashore), Abuja (Gbosa #Dumpsite), and Kano (Dumpsites and a market area): ??Mobilized 777 youth waste pickers, providing them with PPEs and safety training. ??Recovered approximately #14000kg of plastic waste, with over 60% of it being single-use plastic. ??Opened The Alternative Bank bank accounts and BVN registration for 700 youths, with 70% gaining access to banking services for the first time. ??Provided training on identifying new forms of plastic waste, particularly in markets. ??Developed an #app to capture and register the biodata of these waste pickers on our platform. ??Utilized blockchain technology through Empower.eco Tracking to monitor all plastic recoveries. ??Deployed the trinamiX GmbH device to categorize and identify previously unknown forms of plastics. This project marks a significant milestone in addressing plastic pollution and uplifting informal waste pickers, empowering them with the knowledge, tools, and opportunities to improve their livelihoods and drive impactful environmental change. A huge thank you to UNICEF Nigeria Generation Unlimited for sponsoring this impactful project! Your commitment to empowering youth and addressing environmental challenges is truly commendable. We also extend our sincere gratitude to Bharat K Kundra , Celine Lafoucriere for there unwavering support and guidance throughout this journey. Your leadership has been instrumental in driving this initiative forward. #WAPAN #UNICEF #GreenRisingProject #WorldCleanupDay #Sustainability #PlasticPollution #CircularEconomy #WastePickers #YouthEmpowerment #BlockchainForGood #EnvironmentalProtection #PlasticRecovery #SUP

Congratz to Cerulean Ventures on closing its first fund! On our journey towards a world without waste, combining track and trace of recyclables and incentive structures from web3, Cerulean, Matthew Stotts ?? and Jahed Momand have brought in a rare understanding of both technology, decentralisation and regenerative business modelling that will be critical to succeed and scale across the globe. We look forward to working even closer with the Cerulean team and networks bringing us one step closer to a circular- and inclusive economy! https://lnkd.in/efGNHugp

??Successful Implementation of Capacity Building Training for Waste Pickers?? We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our #CapacityBuilding training program, organized by SFC Training Academy in collaboration with the Waste Pickers Association of Nigeria (WAPAN) and ANTHOPHILA EMPIRE LIMITED. This training exercise was a huge milestone, empowering waste pickers with essential #entrepreneurial skills and hands-on technical knowledge in the ever-evolving #wastemanagement industry. The program was designed to not only boost the employability of waste pickers but to equip them with the tools to lead in the advancement of modern waste technologies. Key highlights of the training included: ? Practical training conducted by experienced technical teams. ? Insightful sessions on contemporary innovations and entrepreneurial skills in the waste management sector. ? Introducing participants to breakthroughs that will shape the future of waste management. We didn’t just stop at training. We're proud to have created a window of opportunity for post-training engagement by connecting these waste pickers to companies like Empower.eco, facilitating the tracking of waste to earn them an #incentives. This initiative increases #transparency, #accountability, and provides participants with a platform to thrive in their businesses, contributing positively to the environment and economy. We look forward to witnessing the long-term positive impacts this training will have on livelihoods and the waste management sector. Key instructors at the training included: Engr. Sani Usaini KHALIFA SANI Dr Mustapha Mal. ALIYU AUWAL #SFCTrainingAcademy #AnthophilaEmpire #WastePickers #Sustainability #WasteManagement #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalImpact #CapacityBuilding #Empowerment #Transparency #Accountability

Oslo is home to over 1,800 startups, making it a core European startup hub. As a centre of sustainability and innovation, it is a breeding ground for new and exciting ideas, attracting entrepreneurs that want to build them. Here are the ones we think are worth keeping an eye on ???? #startups #entrepreneurs #business #oslo #norway Spoor, CityQ - Downsizing a car into a tech ebike, Evyon, Sensorita, Lendwill, Choose, Monil, Empower.eco, Settle, Your Personal Professor ?? Read more ?? https://lnkd.in/d8AEV_tF