Remote waste-reduction consulting for small businesses
Starting costs about $2,340 in the United States and 376,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $1,900 net per month in the United States and 452,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 6 months, with 25 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
See the numbers for my countryFree, no account, in the currency of 247 countries.
The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2,340 | $1,900 |
| Nigeria | 376,000 NGN | 452,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £1,580 | £1,330 |
| Kenya | 102,000 KES | 65,400 KES |
| India | 53,000 INR | 47,700 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Small businesses pay for waste without measuring it, face sorting obligations and client questions about impact, with no one in-house to handle it.
The solution
A remote assessment from invoices, photos and a video walkthrough, then an action plan: packaging, suppliers, sorting, collection contracts and tracking indicators.
Your customers
Small manufacturers, multi-site retailers, restaurants, offices, logistics and e-commerce firms producing lots of packaging.
How you make money
€500-1,500 assessment depending on size, then €150-400 monthly follow-up with dashboard and reports.
Competition
Large environmental consultancies, advisers from waste collection companies, freelancers on platforms and free guides from public bodies.
Who has an edge
Someone from environment, quality or procurement, comfortable with numbers, who proves concrete savings and specialises in one sector.
The risks
Low willingness to pay without regulation, savings hard to prove remotely and long sales cycles.
The first 3 steps
- Pick a target sector and build an assessment template.
- Run two discounted assessments to create case studies.
- Contact fifty managers in that sector with a costed example.
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €2,000 − costs €700 = €1,300 net per month. Revenue: 1 assessment × €800 + 5 monthly follow-ups × €240. Costs: software, travel, liability insurance, prospecting, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Waste-reduction consulting?
About $2,340 (United States), 376,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,580 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $1,900 (United States), 452,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,330 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 6 months, with 25 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Low willingness to pay without regulation, savings hard to prove remotely and long sales cycles.
Where do I start?
1. Pick a target sector and build an assessment template. 2. Run two discounted assessments to create case studies. 3. Contact fifty managers in that sector with a costed example.
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