Authors
Derrick Ochieng
derrick@mirasiprovisions.com
Lead Architect & Founder
Hamisi Mkoka
hamisi.mkoka@tum.ac.ke
Head of Innovations, Technical University of Mombasa
Rita Awesti
ritaawesti@gmail.com
Research & Strategy Lead
Executive Summary
Mirasi Provisions is building the infrastructure that makes environmental impact verifiable, transparent, and rewarding for everyone in the recycling value chain.
Our flagship platform, EcoTrack, combines offline-first mobile technology with IOTA blockchain to create immutable proof of plastic waste collection, processing, and recycling—enabling brands to meet Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance with confidence while ensuring waste collectors receive fair value for their work.
Built in Nairobi, Kenya. Designed for global impact.
The Challenge
A Broken Trust System
Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste are collected in Africa, but the system lacks transparency:
- Brands cannot verify if their EPR investments create real environmental impact
- Waste collectors receive unfair compensation with no proof of their contribution
- Consumers distrust sustainability claims without verifiable evidence
- Regulators struggle to enforce compliance without reliable data
The Result?
Environmental action without accountability.
The Regulatory Imperative
Kenya and other African nations are implementing EPR regulations requiring brands to prove recycling contributions. Without blockchain-verified traceability, compliance relies on self-reporting—creating opportunities for greenwashing and fraud.
Our Solution
The EcoTrack Platform
EcoTrack is a comprehensive traceability ecosystem connecting all stakeholders in the recycling value chain:
- Collectors — Scan waste, earn rewards, build verified impact history
- Aggregators — Batch materials, transfer ownership, access marketplace
- Recyclers — Process materials, generate passports, prove compliance
- Brands — Purchase verified credits, meet EPR requirements, report transparently
- Consumers — Scan products, verify claims, trust sustainability
Core Architecture
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│ Mobile Applications │
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│ API Infrastructure │
│ (Go Backend, Real-Time Sync) │
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│ Blockchain Layer │
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Key Design Principles
- Works offline in areas with poor connectivity
- Automatically syncs when connection restored
- Every action notarized on blockchain
- Multi-role access with role-specific features
- Real-time inventory tracking
Technology Stack
Why We Chose Our Stack
IOTA Blockchain
- Feeless transactions (critical for micro-payments to collectors)
- Scalable distributed ledger (no mining, no gas fees)
- Tamper-proof environmental impact records
- Fast confirmation times
Go (Golang) Backend
- High-performance API infrastructure
- Handles 500+ requests/second with sub-100ms response times
- Concurrent processing for real-time synchronization
- Production-ready reliability
Android/Kotlin (Mobile)
- Native performance on Africa's dominant mobile platform
- Offline-first architecture with local database
- GPS verification and QR code scanning
- Works on low-end devices in remote areas
PostgreSQL
- Reliable relational data storage
- Complex queries for attribution and compliance
- ACID compliance for financial transactions
- Scalable to millions of records
Key Capabilities
1. Material Passport System
Every batch of recycled materials receives a digital identity:
- Unique QR code for physical tracking
- Complete journey from collection to recycling
- Blockchain-notarized ownership transfers
- Verifiable quality and weight data
Use Case: A brand purchases recycled plastic and can trace it back to the exact collectors who gathered it, with GPS coordinates, timestamps, and blockchain proof.
2. Digital Handshake Protocol
Secure, two-party material transfers with:
- GPS-verified handoff locations
- Automatic blockchain updates
- M-Pesa integration for payments
- Real-time inventory synchronization
Use Case: A collector meets an aggregator, scans QR codes, and ownership transfers instantly with proof recorded on-chain.
3. EPR Compliance Engine
Automated Extended Producer Reporting:
- Fair credit attribution across value chain
- Audit-ready documentation
- Regulatory compliance dashboards
- Brand-level impact reporting
Use Case: A beverage company automatically generates quarterly EPR reports showing exactly how much plastic they funded for recycling, with blockchain verification.
4. Marketplace & Trading
Verified material listings with:
- Quality-assured inventory
- Transparent pricing
- Secure transfer mechanisms
- Buyer/seller reputation systems
Use Case: A recycler lists available materials, brands browse and purchase with confidence knowing the environmental claims are verified.
Security & Trust
Blockchain Immutability
Every environmental action is recorded on IOTA's distributed ledger:
- Cannot be altered or deleted
- Timestamped and geolocated
- Cryptographically secured
- Publicly verifiable (without exposing personal data)
Multi-Party Verification
Our system requires validation from multiple stakeholders:
- GPS coordinates confirm physical location
- QR codes verify material identity
- Timestamps prove sequence of events
- Digital signatures confirm ownership transfers
Privacy by Design
- Personal data stored securely off-chain
- Blockchain records pseudonymized addresses
- Role-based access control
- GDPR-compliant data handling
Impact & Results
Pilot Program Outcomes
Our initial deployment in Kenya has demonstrated:
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Verified traceability for thousands of plastic collections
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Fair value distribution to waste collectors
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Brand compliance with EPR regulations
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Real-time sync across remote areas
Stakeholder Benefits
- For Collectors: Increased income through verified contributions, digital identity and impact history, direct access to formal recycling economy
- For Brands: Compliance confidence with auditable proof, transparent sustainability reporting, consumer trust through verifiable claims
- For Regulators: Reliable compliance data, fraud prevention through blockchain verification, policy enforcement capabilities
- For Environment: Increased recycling rates through incentivization, reduced plastic pollution, circular economy acceleration
Roadmap
Near-Term (2026)
- Expand to additional African markets
- Enhanced analytics and reporting
- Integration with major brand ERP systems
- Advanced material passport features
Medium-Term (2027-2028)
- Multi-country regulatory compliance
- AI-powered quality assessment
- Carbon credit integration
- Supply chain finance products
Long-Term Vision
- Global standard for environmental traceability
- Universal material passport protocol
- Real-time global environmental impact dashboard
- Zero-waste circular economy infrastructure
The Team
Mirasi Provisions is founded by engineers and environmental technologists with deep expertise in:
- Blockchain architecture and distributed systems
- Mobile application development for emerging markets
- Environmental policy and EPR compliance
- Supply chain traceability and verification
Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya
Focus: Africa-first solutions, global scalability
Conclusion
Environmental action without verification is just intention. Mirasi Provisions is building the infrastructure that turns intention into proven impact.
By combining blockchain technology, offline-first mobile design, and fair value distribution, we're creating a system where:
- Every kilogram of plastic is traceable
- Every contributor is rewarded fairly
- Every brand can prove compliance
- Every consumer can trust claims
This is traceability. This is transparency. This is the future of environmental action.