This is a terrific endeavor. It is great to see such devoted organizations that realize the enterprise-minded spirit of those who would seemingly be isolated from the traditional business model. Cheers to the hard work of your group and the many great accomplishments that are in store for EcoLife!
@anxiousape "Crawl up" like they are some kind of worms? Have you ever lived in poor countries? Your writing is derogatory when you write hand-to-mouth style. They are people for gods sake! When I see the woman holding the light at night with a smile, I see a hope there for her future. Shame on you and thanks for the people here who care to do business with the poor.
Your plan highlights poverty, illiteracy, and your passion in changing the world with your Eco-store venture. To be 100% eco-friendly AND be profitable does not require one to be mother Teresa-like.
@anxiousape Of course. Many businesses can simply be environmental and make profit. We don't doubt that. Our mission however is to meet the triple bottom line: people, profit, and planet. In fact, the millions of poor people in India are a VAST untapped market that want ACCESS to these products, but the closest city is hours away. We want to make these resources available to them in the most sustainable way possible.
Where are your numbers? I understand this is only a proposal. As an eco-startup the only numbers you provide are your target audience of 404.5 million people living under $2. Your plan is to produce a range of millions of products like smoke-free stoves and electric water filters. As-seen-on-TV type gadgets. You plan to introduce a credit facility to less than $2 day people. Very good. How much eco-waste do 404.5 people produce now? How much damage will be avoided?
@anxiousape Please excuse me for hopping in. I find your comments idiotic Mr. whoever you are. You need to read carefully, don't get hung up on 404 million for the near future and you need to stop arguing vacuously. Can you recall something like "That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind" and think in terms of that?
This is a great business that helps poor people and the environment at the same time. Giving poor people knowledge to help solve environmental problems - fantastic!
This is a terrific endeavor. It is great to see such devoted organizations that realize the enterprise-minded spirit of those who would seemingly be isolated from the traditional business model. Cheers to the hard work of your group and the many great accomplishments that are in store for EcoLife!
mayurv2 1 year ago
@anxiousape "Crawl up" like they are some kind of worms? Have you ever lived in poor countries? Your writing is derogatory when you write hand-to-mouth style. They are people for gods sake! When I see the woman holding the light at night with a smile, I see a hope there for her future. Shame on you and thanks for the people here who care to do business with the poor.
srimati52 1 year ago
You guys are doing amazing work!
elisechevalier 1 year ago
PS: my long comment is to be read down to top : )
anxiousape 1 year ago
Your plan highlights poverty, illiteracy, and your passion in changing the world with your Eco-store venture. To be 100% eco-friendly AND be profitable does not require one to be mother Teresa-like.
anxiousape 1 year ago
@anxiousape Of course. Many businesses can simply be environmental and make profit. We don't doubt that. Our mission however is to meet the triple bottom line: people, profit, and planet. In fact, the millions of poor people in India are a VAST untapped market that want ACCESS to these products, but the closest city is hours away. We want to make these resources available to them in the most sustainable way possible.
tarheel1785 1 year ago
Where are your numbers? I understand this is only a proposal. As an eco-startup the only numbers you provide are your target audience of 404.5 million people living under $2. Your plan is to produce a range of millions of products like smoke-free stoves and electric water filters. As-seen-on-TV type gadgets. You plan to introduce a credit facility to less than $2 day people. Very good. How much eco-waste do 404.5 people produce now? How much damage will be avoided?
anxiousape 1 year ago
@anxiousape Thank you for your challenging questions. I would argue however, do not be so quick to judge until you have all the information.
1. First we target the population in the Villupuram district. This has about 90,000 people. 404.5 simply demonstrates the potential to scale.
2. Products are specifically designed by Indias best for bottom-of-pyramid consumers. Water filters are non-electric.
3. Customers can receive 5 rs for returning products that become ecowaste (esp CFL bulbs)
tarheel1785 1 year ago
@anxiousape Please excuse me for hopping in. I find your comments idiotic Mr. whoever you are. You need to read carefully, don't get hung up on 404 million for the near future and you need to stop arguing vacuously. Can you recall something like "That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind" and think in terms of that?
kpatel7448 1 year ago
I hope that this idea spreads and more such ECOLIFE stores open up.
kpatel7448 1 year ago
This is a great business that helps poor people and the environment at the same time. Giving poor people knowledge to help solve environmental problems - fantastic!
srimati52 1 year ago