Paperman Foundation
Paperman accelerates the Trash Economy by investing in leaders, fostering an enabling ecosystem through research, and driving behaviour change through collaboration.
About
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Headquarters
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Since
2010
Established in 2010 with the aim of advancing recycling in India, Paperman engages in diverse initiatives such as public awareness campaigns, an on-de Read moremand recycling platform, the management of processing units in collaboration with state governments, and providing comprehensive services to the recycling sector. It offers state-of-the-art technology to clients, partners, and public organizations to execute large-scale recycling projects. Paperman commenced its journey by initiating school recycling programs in Chennai. A student collaboration with IIT-Kharagpur led to the development of a platform mapping kabadiwallahs in Chennai. The school recycling program expanded significantly in 2013, encompassing over 200 schools and engaging more than 300,000 students across South India. Later, Paperman introduced a groundbreaking On-demand Doorstep Recycling mobile application, akin to an "Uber for trash," facilitating direct connections between households and kabadiwallahs. The year 2015 witnessed the launch of the Trash Funding program, resembling a "kick-starter model," raising funds for local non-profits through recycling by small and medium trash-producers. Just a year later, the doorstep recycling technology program reached 5,000 touch points, involving 270 kabadiwallahs in Chennai, and raising over 2,500,000 INR for over 40 non-profits. Paperman then initiated collaboration with waste material aggregators and recyclers to enhance the economics of India's recycling industry. The year 2018 marked a pivotal shift toward becoming a "Trash Economy accelerator," with a focus on managing India's trash through a Circular Economy model.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Impact
270 leaders enabled. 700,000 people impacted directly. 1,000,000 kgs of waste recycled. 50,000 kgs of carbon emissions saved.
Programs
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Academic Research and Education
Paperman has established waste research labs within universities to expedite innovation and enhance the circular recycling process. It offers courses, workshops, and seminars on waste management and recycling, emphasizing the dimension of social entrepreneurship.
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Doorstep recycling service
A mobile application that links 5,000 waste-producing locations with more than 270 local garbage collectors.
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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
It is a blockchain-powered technology platform that enables global corporations to meet their EPR compliance requirements. Additionally, it offers data and analytics reporting on the grassroots engagement with the informal waste sector, providing valuable insights for smart cities as they devise waste management plans and strategies.
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Recycling Consulting Service
Each day, Paperman’s efforts unite diverse stakeholders within the waste economy. The data and analysis serve as crucial resources for governments as they formulate and execute waste management policies at the city, town, and state levels. It comprehends the challenges and actively enhances private-public partnerships to elevate the standard of waste management.
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Social Finance
Paperman advocates that offering responsible-rate financing is a potent means to empower the underserved segments of society and enable them to establish sustainable livelihoods. Their approach centres on extending financial support to Self-Help Groups (SHGs), participants in the informal sector, and other stakeholders within the circular economy domain.
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School Recycling Programs
Paperman develops educational programs within schools to instil awareness about recycling and home-based waste management among students, who are the future citizens. Initiatives like Recycle Week, Trash Tales, and RestArt Earth are designed to actively engage students in creative interactions with common recyclable materials.
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Grassroots Awareness Campaigns
Waste management relies heavily on human efforts, with just a small technical component. Encouraging citizens to segregate materials correctly is vital. Paperman’s programs simplify learning and implementation of effective waste management.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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Registration ID
U93000TN2012NPL087056
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VO ID / Darpan ID
TN/2021/0278643
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
For-profit
Private Limited Company