OK-Waste – Project Summary (EN)
Introduction
OK-Waste is an innovative and data-driven framework for responsible dry and wet waste management across the Ofogh Kourosh retail network and the Okala logistics fleet.
The project is designed to transform waste from a cost and environmental burden into a source of economic, social, and environmental value, following the principles of the Circular Economy, ESG, and UN SDGs (particularly SDG 12).
Why This Project Matters
- High volume of urban waste and the growing cost of landfilling and collection
- Lack of a scalable and incentive-based model for citizen participation
- Need for data-centric and traceable waste management in modern retail
- Strong technical potential to convert wet waste into animal protein (via BSF – Black Soldier Fly)
- Opportunity to create a new, sustainable revenue stream for retailers, logistics fleets, and end-customers
Vision
To build a nationally scalable system that:
- Converts waste into a resource instead of a problem
- Turns the customer from a “pure consumer” into a value co-creator
- Uses Ofogh Kourosh stores as initial collection nodes (pilot stage)
- Uses Okala’s van network as a door-to-door waste collection fleet
- Channels part of the generated value to charity and social impact funds
- Links wet waste streams into BSF-based animal protein production
Operational Structure
1) Pilot Phase – Ofogh Kourosh Stores
- 10–12 selected stores (starting with the Damavand cluster)
- Installation of standard dry-waste collection bins
- On-the-spot loyalty point rewards for customers
- Staff training and customer education
- Monitoring of waste quantity and quality
2) Scale-Up Phase – Okala Fleet Integration
- Launch of a light van network dedicated to waste collection
- Door-to-door collection of dry and wet waste from households
- Quick on-site separation and basic quality control
- Daily transfer to Okala hubs
- Real-time customer reward registration at the doorstep (QR / app / NFC)
3) Hub Operations
- Compaction and baling of dry waste (PET, metals, cartons, etc.)
- Pre-processing of wet waste (size reduction, possible cooling, controlled storage)
- Sending prepared wet waste to BSF rearing sites
- Aggregated weighing, quality checks, and traceability
Value Model
Revenue Sharing
- 80% – Customer (or charity selected by customer)
- 15% – Driver / vehicle operator
- 5% – Company (Ofogh Kourosh / Okala)
Value Streams
- Recyclable materials: PET, aluminum, paper, cardboard
- BSF-based animal protein and fat
- By-products for compost or soil improvement
- Brand equity and ESG reporting value
BSF (Black Soldier Fly) Integration
Wet waste (with controlled moisture and contamination levels) is used as a high-quality substrate for BSF larvae.
BSF cycle in this framework:
- Collection of wet waste
- Pre-processing and stabilization
- Feeding larvae at BSF farms (fixed or container-based mobile units)
- Harvesting larvae
- Drying and processing
- Producing animal feed protein and fat
Benefits:
- Up to 90% reduction in the volume of wet waste
- Local and sustainable protein source
- Reduced dependency on imported soybean meal and fishmeal
- Significant environmental footprint reduction
Social Impact
- New job creation (drivers, hub staff, BSF technicians, store-level operators)
- Direct support for charities (especially children’s education)
- Public awareness and behavioral change in waste sorting
- Stronger ESG positioning for Ofogh Kourosh, Okala, and Golrang
Current Status
Version 1.0 – Pilot-ready design (store-level + logistics concept)
Author
Mostafa Seyedabadi
Digital Transformation & Sustainability Innovation Architect
Golrang Industrial Group