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TRASHCOIN LIMITED
Org Type
For Profit
Year Founded
2021
Winner or Finalist
2025 Finalist
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Company
Financials
Customers & Partnerships
Primary Project Category:
Secondary Project Category:
Carbon Sinks (Natural & Engineered)
Energy
Finance
Social & Cultural Pathways
Transport and Mobility
How Project Affects Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions:
['Reduces GHGs (e.g., projects that reduce sources of GHGs, such as through efficiency or other changes in consumption)']
Impact on Underrepresented Groups:
Trashcoin empowers underrepresented groups in the climate movement by providing accessible waste management and recycling solutions that create economic opportunities for marginalized communities. We actively engage youth and climate-vulnerable communities, particularly in urban and rural areas where waste management systems are underdeveloped. Through our platform, individuals are incentivized to recycle, offering them financial rewards and contributing to environmental sustainability. We actively fosters gender equality by providing equal opportunities for women in the waste management and recycling sector. We partner with local organizations that support women’s empowerment and offer training programs in recycling and environmental entrepreneurship, creating leadership roles for women in our operations. In our organization, we prioritize diverse representation across all levels. Trashcoin’s leadership includes individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, ensuring that perspectives from diverse communities are embedded in our mission. Our team consists of passionate individuals from varied backgrounds, including young professionals who bring fresh, innovative ideas to the table, and women who play key roles in our day-to-day operations. By empowering these groups, Trashcoin is driving both social and environmental change, creating sustainable livelihoods and fostering leadership within communities traditionally excluded from the climate action conversation.
Sub-Categories:
Renewables
Nature-based
Agriculture
Methane
Plastics
Built Environment
Energy Efficiency
Restoration
Biodiversity
Energy storage
Rural
Urban
Circular Economy
Oceans
Forests
Waste
Carbon Removal
Electric Transportation
Cooling Solutions
Technology
Advocacy
Biomass
Conservation
Clean Cooking
Environmental justice
Research or Economic Modeling
Measurement, Reporting & Validation
Communications
Website:
http://www.trashcoin.eu
Mission Statement:
Digitizing Waste Collection in Africa
Link: Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/trashcoin.eu?mibextid=JRoKGi
Link: Twitter:
https://x.com/trashcoin_hq?s=11
Link: Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/trashcoin.hq?igsh=MThvdjMzanc0aDhmcg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Link: LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/trashcoin/
Sources of Past Funding:
Individual donations
Foundation grants
Corporate contributions
Government grants
Membership fees
Events and fundraisers
Earned income
Corporate partnerships
Bequests and planned giving
In-kind donations
Impact investing
Crowdfunding
Endowments
Bootstrapped
Equity
Debt
Carbon offsets or credits
Other