Green Fiber is a social and environmental venture by Bongo Crafts that transforms invasive water hyacinth into:

• Organic fertilizers

• Handicrafts

• CO₂-reducing eco-products

At its core, the initiative creates sustainable jobs for rural men and women, particularly empowering unemployed women.

 

The Problem

• Environmental: Water hyacinth clogs 45% of Bangladesh’s waterways, costing $42M annually in agricultural losses.

• Social: 65% of rural women in target areas earn less than $1.50/day.

• Agricultural: Chemical fertilizers have degraded 40% of Bangladesh’s soil.

 

The Solution

• Convert 100 tons/month of water hyacinth into eco-fertilizer and handicrafts.

• Women earn $3.50/hour—3x the national rural average.

• Environmental impact: 1 ton of hyacinth removed = 0.5 tons of CO₂ reduced.

 

Impact Targets (2025–26)

• Remove 1,200 tons of water hyacinth.

• Reduce chemical fertilizer use by 30% on partner farms.

• Employ 100+ women (200% income increase).

• Revenue growth: ৳5L Year 1 → ৳20L Year 3

• Aligns with SDG 5, 8, and 13

 

Market Opportunity

• Global organic fertilizer market: $12B by 2027

• Bangladesh eco-agriculture: 30% annual growth

• CSR funds in 2023: $50M available for social ventures

 

Competitive Advantage

• Zero-cost raw material (hyacinth)

• Carbon-negative production

• Women-led supply chain

• Lower pricing than chemical alternatives

• Partnerships with local governments for hyacinth cleanup

 

Business Model

Revenue Streams:

• Organic fertilizer sales (৳1/kg, 50% margin)

• Handicrafts (premium-priced)

• Carbon credits

• Hyacinth removal contracts

Cost Structure:

• Raw Material: Free (community-harvested)

• Production: Low-cost, solar-dried, women-led

• Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC): $2

• Customer Lifetime Value (LTV): $45/farmer

 

12-Month Action Plan (2025–26)

• Train 300 women

• Remove 6,000 tons of hyacinth

• Expand to 3+ districts

• Prepare for 16-district scale-up by 2027

 

Team

• Masud Sheikh – Founder (Eco-innovation specialist)

• Naima Akter – Production In-Charge

• Rukunuzzaman – Co-Founder (Supply Chain)

• Fazlul Karim – Project Manager

 

Use of Grant Funding (Total: ৳150K)

• Infrastructure: ৳60K

• Training: ৳20K

• Inventory & Supply Chain: ৳40K

• Logistics Scaling: ৳30K

 

Returns

• Financial ROI: 1078% in one year

• Impact ROI: 400% social return

• Empower 20+ women, improve income by up to ৳5,000–৳50,000/month

 

In Summary

Green Fiber is not just a business—it's a movement.
By turning environmental waste into economic opportunity, it proves that profit, empowerment, and sustainability can grow together.

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Locations: Dhaka & Pirojpur, Bangladesh
Email: support@bongocrafts.com
Website: www.bongocrafts.com