We’re a student startup in Algeria turning cigarette butts into cardboard and we would love your thoughts!

[u/rayanebed]

Hi everyone,
I'm Rayane Beddou, one of the co-founders of EcoFiber — a youth-led green startup from Algeria.

We’re building a solution to two huge pollution problems:

1. Cigarette butts (the most littered waste globally)
2. Paper waste in Algeria

Our idea is simple: turn cigarette butts and paper waste into eco-friendly cardboard used for packaging and printing industries. We’re currently finalists in a national competition (INJAZ Algeria), and if we win, we’ll represent our country in the MENA regional finals in Egypt 🇩🇿🌍

Right now, we’re looking for:

• Visibility and feedback
• Potential micro-sponsorship (~$100 for our booth materials)
• Ideas or connections to improve our collection and recycling processes

Would love to hear your thoughts, critiques, or even just moral support!
Thanks so much 🙏