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SILVER EXTRACTION FROM WASTES

Silver is a very precious and important metal extensively used in photography, X- ray films, jewelry, electrical materials, medicine, etc. In the modern era, silver extraction from waste material has caught the imagination of scientists and engineers. Today, silver is extracted from the waste solution of X-ray clinics, photographers, block makers, and offset printers. Project cost is US$13,925 with a production capacity of 45Kgs per annum and yielding estimated revenues of US$377 per year.

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MANUFACTURING OF TOOTH BRUSH

This business idea is for making and marketing of tooth brushes. Toothbrushes are important for safeguarding teeth and cleaning the accessible surface, which helps prevent tooth decay and maintain dental hygiene and freshness. They have a wide market structure especially in urban areas throughout the year and can be made in different shapes and sizes. The business idea is premised on production of 260,000 toothbrushes per month which translates into 3,120,000 tooth brushes per annum and this is on the basis of 312 working days in a year and 8-hour single work shifts in working day. The revenue

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SYNTHETIC GEM CUTTING AND POLISHING

This business idea is for cutting and polishing synthetic gem. . Synthetic gems are widely used in preparation of imitation jewelry and also in decorative jewelry, fancy articles, mirrors, slip-ons, ready-made garments and bitenge. The business idea aims at production of 5,000 units per month which translates into 60,000 units annually. The revenue potential is estimated at $ 660 per year with a sales margin of 15%. The total capital investment for the project is $ 6,860

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MAKING SURGICAL GLOVES (LATEX)

This business idea is for making surgical gloves. Surgical gloves, produced by latex dipping, are a thin gauge latex product, used by surgeons, physicians and other persons in medical profession. There are two types of surgical gloves: one for surgical operations and clinical purposes; and other used for postmortems. The business idea aims at production of 3,000 units per month which translates into 36,000 pairs annually. The revenue potential is estimated at $ 256 per 8tosyear with a sales margin of 15%; the total capital investment for the project is $ 16,492.

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NEEM OIL EXTRACTION

Neem oil is a vegetable oil pressed from the fruits and seeds of neem , an evergreen tree which is endemic to the Indian subcontinent and has been introduced to many other areas in the tropics. It is perhaps the most important of the commercially available products of neem for organic farming and medicines. The business idea aims at production of 200 litres of neem oil per day thus 62,400 litres annually. The revenue potential is estimated at US $945 annually with a total capital investment of US $ 6,299.

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MAKING MOSAIC TERRAZO TILES

This business idea is for making mosaic terrazzo tiles. Mosaic floor tiles, are made of cement, sand and coloured stone chips. They are sold in attractive colours with a shining smooth surface. They are used extensively in making floors of residential as well as commercial blocks. Mosaic tiles are load bearing, termite proof, impermeable and easy to clean. The business idea aims at production of 3,000 square metres of tiles each month. The revenue potential is estimated at $ 920 per month with a sales margin of 10%. The total capital investment for the project is $ 3,300