Vegetarian, Mostafa Ahmed

Organic Food & Agriculture

Vegetarian recycles vegetable waste to produce protein products for human consumption. By taking discarded vegetables that would otherwise go to waste and using them to produce a nutritious and protein-rich food source and compost for fertilizing the soil, this startup is enriching both the environment and human health. Repurposing waste into a valuable resource is a significant contribution to a more sustainable and efficient food system while providing consumers with a healthy and sustainable alternative to traditional protein sources. Vegetarian further limits the imports of nutritional supplements, which contributes to a better national income and economy.

Social Impact: 

• Increasing farmers’ income by creating a demand for plant and vegetable waste.
• Encouraging the community to recycle plants and enhancing sustainable consumption and production models.
• Enhancing human health by safe dietary nutrients and organic protein intakes.
• Promoting sustainability and raising the awareness and nurturing recycling culture in Egypt.

Environmental Impact:

• Reducing the risk of fires and air pollution resulting from plant residues burning.
• Helping the environment by safely disposing of vegetable waste, addressing an environmental problem.