RIPE Factory Ltd

Calling all creatives in Mauritius!
We’re looking for freelancers or a small creative agency to collaborate with us on two mission-driven campaigns:

-RIPE Toothpaste – our refillable, plastic-free, natural toothpaste
-RIPE Cup – a reusable cup made from RIPE Biomaterial(locally upcycled coffee grounds)

These are project-based roles, specifically for branding, visuals, and storytelling as we gear up for Plastic-Free July 2025.

We need support in the form of:

-Videography

-Photography

-Graphic Design

-Marketing & Campaign Strategy

If you’re a purpose-driven creative or agency who wants to work on something meaningful for people and planet — this is your chance.

Timeline: May–July 2025
Location: Mauritius
To apply: Send your portfolio and rates to [email protected]
Or tag someone who fits the vibe!

Let’s create campaigns that inspire action and reduce plastic pollution.

🌱 Milestone Unlocked at RIPE Factory Ltd! 🌱

We’re overjoyed to announce that our first-ever industrial machine has arrived on the 24th April 2025 at our facility — a major leap forward in our transition from small-scale innovation to large-scale impact! 🚀

This machine marks the beginning of our processing line for the RIPE Biomaterial, our award-winning ecological alternative to plastic made from local bio-waste like coffee grounds ☕🌾

This moment represents more than equipment — it's a symbol of growth, determination, and our commitment to build a fully functional sustainable manufacturing facility here in Mauritius.

We’re grateful for every supporter, believer, and partner who’s walked this path with us. Many more steps ahead, but today… we celebrate.

🌿 We’re Hiring!

In-House Graphic Designer (Full-Time)

Join RIPE Factory Ltd. – Work with Nature, not against it!

Are you a creative soul who believes design can drive real change?
We’re looking for a graphic designer who’s ready to use their skills to support a better, sustainable future 🌍
You’ll join us full-time under the SME Employment Scheme (starting June 2025) and bring to life the story of our ecological products:
🌱 RIPE Toothpaste | ☕ RIPE Cup | ♻️ RIPE Biomaterial – a plant-based alternative to plastic made from local organic waste.

✨ What We’re Looking For:

A designer who is:
✔️ Passionate about sustainability, visual storytelling, and design for impact
✔️ Open to mentorship and eager to learn
✔️ Reliable, creative, and able to work independently
✔️ Aligned with minimal, nature-inspired design aesthetics

🎓 Required Skills & Qualifications

📘 Degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Visual Communication, or a related field
🖥 Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or Canva Pro
🎨 Strong eye for eco-conscious, minimalist, and impactful design
🧠 Good understanding of layout, typography, and color theory

🕒 Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
💚 Interest in sustainability, circular economy, and social impact

🌱 You’ll Be Working On:

– Packaging & label design for our toothpaste, cups & biomaterial
– Pre-sale campaign visuals (including for Plastic-Free July 2025)
– Social media graphics, investor decks, and educational content
– Building a cohesive visual identity for RIPE Factory Ltd.

🧭 You’ll be mentored weekly by our Marketing Consultant
👩‍💻 You’ll work directly with our Founder to reflect the soul of the brand
📍 Based in Mauritius | 🕒 Full-Time | 🎯 Start: June 2025

📩 To Apply:

Send your CV + Portfolio to [email protected]
🗓 Deadline: 15 May 2025

🌍 Toothpaste Tubes: A Hidden Source of Plastic Pollution 🪥

Did you know that 1.5 billion toothpaste tubes are produced globally each year? While they may seem small, they contribute significantly to the growing plastic pollution crisis, especially considering that many are not recyclable due to their mixed materials (plastic, aluminium, and laminate).

Here in Mauritius, with a population of 1.3 million, it’s estimated that up to 3.9 million toothpaste tubes are used annually. Sadly, all of these tubes end up in landfills or, worse, our oceans, harming the environment for decades.

But there’s hope! 🌱At RIPE Factory Ltd, we are not just working on the RIPE Biomaterial (a sustainable alternative to plastic made from coffee ground waste) and the RIPE Cup, we have also developed the RIPE Toothpaste! The RIPE Toothpaste is the first and only natural and plastic-free toothpaste made in Mauritius!

A lot of people have already tested and loved it! In fact, 100% of people who participated in our pilot study, have said that they would be readily switching to the RIPE Toothpaste. By making the switch, we can take a step toward a more sustainable and eco-friendly future, right here in Mauritius and beyond.
Are you ready to make your oral care routine more sustainable? We’re offering free samples to customers who share our mission to protect the planet while maintaining great oral health. All you need to do is fill out a Google form. https://forms.gle/4J8AfnhGTajEwqYp8
This is first come, first served basis.

Together, let’s make sustainable living simple and accessible.

🌱🏢 Corporate Sustainability in Action: Turning Waste into Innovation! ♻️

At RIPE Factory Ltd, we believe that businesses have the power to drive real change through sustainable action. That’s why we are excited to announce our collaboration with Real Estate and Currimjee Jeewanjee(Le Nenuphar), where we have installed two dedicated collection bins for coffee ground waste. This marks another step toward a more circular economy, where everyday waste is transformed into RIPE Biomaterial, our innovative sustainable alternative to plastic. 🚀🌍

Why Does This Matter?
Coffee ground waste is often discarded without a second thought, adding to landfill pollution. But what if we told you that this waste could become a valuable resource? By collecting and repurposing coffee grounds, we are reducing environmental impact while creating biodegradable, sustainable materials that can replace plastic. 🌿

A Special Thank You to Our Sustainability Champions!
This initiative would not have been possible without the dedication of Ravi Luckhun (Sustainability Manager) and Bhaveesh Bissessur (Sustainability Coordinator) from Currimjee Jeewanjee. We are grateful for your support in bringing this vision to life. 💚♻️

A Bigger Vision for RIPE Biomaterial
At RIPE Factory Ltd., we see waste not as an end, but as a beginning. We are working toward a future where businesses no longer just manage waste but actively contribute to solutions that replace plastic at scale.

Let’s Build the Future Together!
We are actively looking for more businesses that want to lead the way in corporate sustainability. If your company is interested in waste reduction, circular economy initiatives, and supporting innovative green solutions, we’d love to collaborate!

📩 Want to join us? Reach out via comment, DM, or email [email protected] to explore how we can work together for a greener, waste-free Mauritius! 🌏✨

🌱☕ From Waste to Innovation: How Local Coffee Shops Are Helping Us Build a Sustainable Future! ♻️

At RIPE Factory Ltd, we believe that real change happens through collaboration. That’s why we are thrilled to share the success of our ongoing partnerships with local coffee shops such as Maison Vieille in the Curepipe region! Together, we are giving a second life to used coffee grounds by transforming them into the RIPE Biomaterial—a sustainable alternative to plastic. 🚀🌍

Why Coffee Grounds?
Every day, coffee shops generate kilograms of used coffee grounds that often end up in landfills, contributing to waste management challenges. But did you know that coffee waste is rich in organic compounds that can be repurposed into high-value biomaterials? By collecting this “waste,” we are closing the loop in a circular economy and reducing our reliance on fossil-fuel-based plastics. 🌿

Celebrating Our Local Partners
A huge THANK YOU to the amazing coffee shop owners, baristas, and teams who have joined us in this mission. Your commitment to sustainability and willingness to collaborate for a greener Mauritius is truly inspiring. Your daily coffee waste is now part of a bigger movement! 💚♻️ We are currently collecting between 500g-1kg of coffee ground waste from Maison Vieille daily!
If you are in Curepipe, drop by this cute and vintage coffee shop at La Rue Lees Street. ;)

This Is Just the Beginning! Let’s Grow Together!
We are actively looking to expand this initiative and welcome more coffee shops, offices, hotels, and businesses to join our network. If your company is passionate about reducing waste and supporting local innovation, let’s connect!

📩 Drop a comment, send us a DM, or email us on [email protected] to learn how you can become a partner in this exciting journey. Together, we can transform Mauritius into a hub for sustainable innovation! 🌏✨

🌱 Seeking Collaboration: Let’s Turn Coffee Waste into Sustainable Innovation! ☕♻️
At RIPE Factory Ltd, we are transforming coffee ground waste into the RIPE Biomaterial, 100% biobased and compostable material—a sustainable alternative to plastic! 🌍✨ To scale up our impact, we are looking for companies, offices, coffee shops, and businesses in the Curepipe region that would like to partner with us by donating their used coffee grounds instead of throwing them away.

🚀 Why collaborate?
✔ Reduce waste & contribute to a circular economy ♻️
✔ Support a Mauritian pioneering innovative company that tackles plastic pollution 🌿
✔ Be part of a network of sustainability champions 🌏

We collect loose grains as well as compostable, plastic and aluminium pods.

If your company or coffee shop is interested, let’s connect! Drop a comment, send a DM, or email us on [email protected]—let’s create a greener future together! 💚

Winning the Startupper of the Year Challenge for the category of Innov'up - Best Entrepreneur marks a great achievement for RIPE Factory Ltd, founded and led by Haadeeyah Oozeerally, one of the 100 winners of 32 countries on the African continent.

Thank you TotalEnergies for seeing the mission of RIPE : Working with Nature to find innovative solutions for people, planet and profit based on the principles of bioeconomy, circular economy and permaculture design. Our vision is to create a world where humans act as Earth Stewards, caring for the planet, people and animals.

And RIPE's invention, the RIPE Biomaterial is an innovative solution made from upcycled coffee ground waste. This biomaterial is a replacement for plastic and paper. It is 100% biobased, compostable, durable, heat and water resistant and incredibly versatile. It can be molded into any shape and product. And the first product that we aim to launch on the market is the RIPE Cup®. The RIPE Cup® : The Revolution in a Cup is the world's first 100% bio-based, compostable and plantable cup made from fruit waste. It is a seeded cup and turns into a fruit tree and a nitrogen-fixer plant upon disposal, producing food & repairing the soil.

A big thanks to the TotalEnergies team, to all our collaborators, participants in our pilot projects, as well as Trampoline ltée team for their help and support during the first leap programme.

Congratulations to the Power'up winner :Neelam Ramrekha and Cycle'up winner :Florent Narrainsamy.

Looking forward to many more collaborations towards a greener, cleaner and healthier future!

Hello everyone,

I would appreciate if you can participate in the research study I am conducting regarding the use of toothpastes (conventional and organic ones) by consumers.

Thank you.

https://forms.gle/1z94zf9KaHJmyswq6

Organic Toothpaste - Direct to consumers RIPE Toothpaste - 100% organic and natural ingredients in a plastic-free and paper-free packaging

Hello dear clients,
I have the pleasure to announce that I have been selected for the Startupper of the year Challenge by TotalEnergies for my project : The RIPE Cup®: The Revolution in a Cup! The biocomposite material is made from fruit waste. It is 100% home compostable, local, heat resistant, durable, soil, water and marine biodegradable.
The pitch(finals) in front of a national jury panel of the Startupper of the Year Challenge will be in September-October 2024.

But prior to the pitching, the public is encouraged to vote for the favorite project and the votes are important in the "dossier" of each project. So in this regard, I would be grateful if you could vote for my project on the Startupper challenge website: https://startupper.totalenergies.com/en/juries/A7Fxz5tmhZCv-zd8NJP-LQ/participations/9197/vote

The voting system closes on the 24 July 2024.

Each vote matters. Your support matters.
Thank you!
Kind regards,
Haadeeyah Oozeerally

Startupper of the Year Challenge by TotalEnergies The Startupper Challenge of the year by TotalEnergies is back in 32 African countries for a special edition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Company!