Founder & Head of School
Choosing Eco-Mars means choosing more than just stationery; it means choosing to make a meaningful impact on the environment. Together, we can cultivate a greener future for generations to come.
Roshaan Zahid
Our Journey
In 2023, Eco-Mars embarked on a transformative journey at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur’s Zindigi Prize Campus Rounds. The challenge was clear: devise a business idea that not only addresses local challenges but also stimulates economic growth and creates employment opportunities.
Identifying critical environmental issues in our community—unnecessary deforestation, mounting pollution levels, and the pervasive accumulation of paper waste—we set out to innovate. After rigorous brainstorming and analysis, the concept of Eco-friendly Pencils emerged as our solution. By utilizing recycled paper waste for production and embedding seeds at the pencil tips, we aimed to tackle multiple issues simultaneously. This approach not only reduces the demand for traditional wooden pencils, thereby mitigating deforestation, but also introduces a sustainable way to combat air pollution through the growth of plants from discarded pencils.
Our debut at the campus competition was met with success, securing third place out of 40 competing teams. Encouraged by this initial validation, we advanced to the Zindigi Prize Lahore Regionals in 2023, where Eco-Mars garnered praise and recognition from peers and the public alike for our innovative approach to sustainability.
Building on this momentum, we participated in the SEE Pakistan Multan Regionals later that year and were honored to be selected among the Top 100 startups nationwide for the prestigious SEE Pakistan Expo 2023. The Expo provided a platform to refine our product’s value proposition and receive enthusiastic feedback from attendees, reinforcing our belief in the potential impact of Eco-friendly Pencils.
Buoyed by these experiences and the support received, Eco-Mars intensified efforts to formalize our presence in the market. We continued to participate in various entrepreneurial competitions, consistently achieving recognition as runners-up and winners. The culmination of these efforts was marked by the successful trademark registration of Eco-Mars, a significant milestone signaling our commitment to sustainable innovation.
Looking ahead, our focus is on scaling production capabilities through advanced machinery to meet growing demand for Eco-friendly Pencils. By expanding our reach and impact, we aim to empower individuals and organizations to make environmentally conscious choices in their daily lives.
Join us on our journey towards a greener future. Together, let’s support Eco-Mars in creating sustainable solutions that make a meaningful difference in our world.
Vision
What truly sets us apart is our innovative inclusion of seeds in every pencil. Each Eco-Mars pencil, when no longer usable, can be planted to grow into herbs, flowers, or even trees, symbolizing the potential for growth and renewal that lies within every small action.
Mission
At Eco-Mars, our mission is clear: to leverage sustainability as a driving force for change. We take pride in transforming discarded paper waste into high-quality pencils that not only perform flawlessly but also contribute positively to our planet. By using recycled materials, we reduce the environmental impact of production and promote a circular economy where waste is minimized and resources are maximized.
Daniyal Khan
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Uzair Ul Haq
Operational Head
Rizwan Ali
Social media manager
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